As Chapter 14 notes, stereotyping can interfere with successful cross-cultural communication. In what ways, if any, has stereotyping hurt Bono's fund-raising efforts?

What will be an ideal response?


Some members of each culture have criticized Bono for working within the other
culture. The rich and powerful have sometimes thought that a mere rock star has
no place lecturing them about their duties – and, as the International Herald
Tribune notes, some fans may believe that a true rock star can't be friends with
presidents and corporate leaders.

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