Assumption of similarities, language differences, nonverbal misinterpretations,preconceptions and stereotypes,tendency to evaluate,and high anxiety are all variables within intercultural communication proces These variables will result in sturnbling-blocks in intercultureal communication.This article discusses how the variable-assurnption of similarities-becomes one of the obstacles and puts forward some effective methods to handle this variable.Properly dealing with assumption of similarities will do a great contribution to intercultural comrnunication competence.
