Before you fly abroad on business–whether to negotiate a deal or interview for a new job–polish your cross-cultural communication skills. For a quick cultural cross-check, look at the new edition Frank Acuff’s How to Negotiate Anything with Anyone Anywhere around the World. Apart from negotiating tips, the book gives a helpful, practical overview by country of communication styles, cultural sensitivities, table manners, gender issues and the like. It is an invaluable book for professionals that work with people from a broad variety of cultures.