Explain why having a cultural profile of people in the official’s cultural group could help you avoid a breakdown in communication in this situation.

Having a cultural profile of people in the official’s cultural group could help you avoid a breakdown in communication by allowing you to better understand their values, beliefs, and behaviors. This understanding will enable you to communicate more effectively with them by taking into consideration the differences in communication styles that may exist between different cultures.

By having an understanding of their culture, it will also allow you to determine which questions are appropriate or inappropriate to ask and how best to address any issues that arise from the situation.