We're not just talking about that one embarrassing moment when you accidentally insulted a foreign dignitary, we're talking about a state of being completely and utterly lost in a sea of linguistic confusion.
Perhaps you're trying to order a coffee in a foreign café, but the barista just gave you the most bewildered look in the world.
Or maybe you're trying to explain the concept of 'small talk' to your new language exchange partner, but all you get back is a series of confused stares and a 'no' that you're pretty sure means 'yes' but might actually mean 'no'.
Well, you're in luck because we have an entire section dedicated to this very issue: Lost in Translation 101.
Or if you're feeling particularly brave, why not head over to our Lingual Battles section, where you can relive the thrill of linguistic misunderstandings gone wild?
And if all else fails, just remember: When in doubt, speak American.
Or so we've heard.
Because, let's be real, that's what we all do when faced with a particularly tricky language barrier.
Or is it just me?