Without much understanding of different cultures,it is common for people to hold stereotypes,which,negative or positive,hamper intercultural communication.Some North Americans are also stereotyped toward Chinese.Geert Hofstede’s cultural dimensions can be employed to discuss the cultural elements under the surface of their stereotypes.To be a successful communicator in diverse cultural background,understanding of the target culture and being tolerant of the diversity are significant. Without much understanding of different cultures, it is common for people to hold stereotypes, which, negative, or positive, hamper intercultural communication. Some North Americans are also stereotyped toward Chinese. Geert Hofstede’s cultural dimensions can be employed to discuss the cultural elements under the surface of their stereotypes .To be a successful communicator in diverse cultural background, understanding of the target culture and being tolerant of the diversity are significant.