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“一带一路”视域下民航服务中的跨文化素养培养  Cross-cultural Competence Development in Civil Aviation Services within the Context of the Belt and Road Initiative Introduction:The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), also known as One Belt, One Road, is a significant international development strategy launched by China in 2013. The initiative aims to enhance connectivity and cooperation between countries across Asia, Europe, Africa, and Oceania to promote economic growth, trade, and cultural exchange. Within this context, civil aviation services play a crucial role in facilitating transportation and fostering international collaboration. However, to provide effective services, professionals in the aviation industry must possess cross-cultural competence to adapt and excel in diverse cultural settings. This paper explores the importance of cross-cultural competence in civil aviation services within the One Belt, One Road vision. 1. Definition and Significance of Cross-cultural Competence:Cross-cultural competence refers to the ability to navigate and effectively interact with individuals from different cultural backgrounds. It comprises knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors that enable individuals to understand, appreciate, and adapt to cultural differences. In the aviation context, cross-cultural competence is crucial as it allows professionals to communicate, negotiate, and provide services in a manner that respects and accommodates diverse cultural norms and expectations. 2. Cultural Dimensions and their Influence on Aviation Services:Cross-cultural competence development must begin with an understanding of cultural dimensions that influence interactions and expectations within the aviation industry. The dimensions include:- Power distance: The extent to which individuals accept and expect unequal power distribution within society. This influences the hierarchy and communication patterns within aviation organizations.- Individualism vs. collectivism: How individuals prioritize