Colloquially used to refer to two people talking at different wavelengths (or in different languages) and not understanding each other at all, in the process possibly giving rise to animosity and misunderstanding.
In summary, an idiomatic phrase for people not understanding each other
Or simply talking past each other and not being able to understand each other.
It can happen even when you're using the same language.
This project idea came about because we wanted to bridge that gap in communication and promote understanding and empathy regardless of differences, so we can truly speak a common language.
Sample Activities:
Fun reference: An award winning movie from Hong Kong of the same name: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicken_and_Duck_Talk