The misunderstanding, danger, and humor that come out of this invisibility are major themes in the hilarious new Broadway show, Chinglish, written by Tony award-winner David Henry Hwang.

While you might get distracted by the intricate plots of drama series, talk shows offer a chance to practice your listening and understanding of humor and the subtexts of the English language.

Don't use sarcasm. You may think it's funny and clever, but the person that you're dealing with won't.