Communication and language differences can be a significant barrier in global sourcing. All of the following are advice about language and communication except document, in writing, the conclusions and decisions made in a meeting before adjourning

bring an interpreter to all but the most informal meetings

to aid in communication, speak slowly, use more communication graphics, and eliminate jargon, slang, and sports and military metaphors from your language. always pay in U$.$S$.$ dollars when dealing with worldwide suppliers.