Interaction Barriers between the Locals And Foreigners At Ketambe National Park

Abstract

This research is a descriptive qualitative research. Research subjects were local residents and foreign tourists in Ketambe National Park. Data collection methods used are observation, interview, documentation. This study aims to determine what factors are hampering interaction between local residents and foreign tourists in Ketambe National Park. The results showed: the first obstacle was language differences, where many local residents did not master English vocabulary so that misunderstandings often occurred and foreign tourists did not understand the national language. Second, there are cultural differences between local residents and foreign tourists so that there are barriers to interaction, thirdly the interaction of foreign tourists with local people using nonverbal communication. Thus it can be concluded that differences in culture, language and daily habits become a major obstacle in the interaction between local residents and foreigners. The use of intensive language and communication both to overcome language and cultural differences between tourists and local residents