Break down barriers - what does it mean?

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"I am really proud of you Ken, that is the kind of behavior I am trying to foster in this department",
and then "
As you know we've been trying to break down barriers we've created, and I emphasize that, especially when it comes to our customers, we need to do whatever it takes. keep up the good work!"
The punctuation may be incorrect as I had to write the transcript myself, but I suppose you'll be able to understand what she meant. What barriers does she refer to?
Thank you!
Kamil

Usenet · Accepted Answer

To "break down barriers" means "to overcome differences (between or among groups)", in this case the company and its customers.

Regards,
Pieter Rautenbach

Usenet · Answer

[nq:1]"I am really proud of you Ken, that is the kind of behavior I am trying to foster in this ... that, especially when it comes to our customers, we need to do whatever it takes. keep up the good work!"[/nq]
Could the actress say those lines without smirking? Because if so, she's got a future in the movie biz.
[nq:1]The punctuation may be incorrect as I had to write the transcript myself, but I suppose you'll be able to understand what she meant. What barriers does she refer to?[/nq]
You saw the filmstrip, not me. Rewind the projector and check to see if the customer is of a different race, religion, *** or political party than the employee. Getting some successful interaction there might be enough to say that they'd been breaking down barriers. Jus' imagine you some tree hunred fity poun' Bush-type what waddles hisself into yo sto'. You gives dat man his twinkee, awe-ite?

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