it was an interesting experience (and I'm sure we were overwhelmed several times).
Often times, when you have to do without it, you realize how important communication is. For example, it's no fun listening to a group of people talking about the latest widget or device if they know absolutely nothing about it. I can't add anything to the conversation.
And just listening to a topic you don't know about is going to influence you as you cannot put yourself in the group’s position. (Think about the last time you had to listen to a group of men talking about women's football or, for men, maybe a makeup conversation.)
It's even worse being surrounded by a group of people who speak a completely different language. Just think about it, you may not even be able to decipher