A superb reference to international behavior…now completely updated and expanded. This text has helped thousands of professionals and tourists avoid the confusion and mistakes that are typical for world travelers. This Third Edition provides more facts, advice, and cautionary stories—gleaned from the mishaps of more than five hundred international business travelers.

Do’s and Taboos Around the World for Women in Business / Roger E. Axtell (editor)

After learning from the experiences of more than 100 men and women who have succeeded in international business, this text brings to light a vast range of do’s and taboos faced by women working or living abroad.  Body language, health concerns, dating, and sex are all covered, and the book offers a territory-by-territory listing of the protocols for appropriate dress, speech, table manners, and more.

Do’s and Taboos of Hosting International Visitors / Roger E. Axtell

This invaluable resource illustrates the many facets of hosting international business visitors, from general business protocol to the ‘little things’ that make all the difference as a great host. Emphasizing that hosting skills are a becoming more and more important in business, this resource delivers superb business information intended to make you a truly skilled global executive and business negotiator.

Do’s and Taboos of Humor Around the World : Stories and Tips from Business and Life / Roger E. Axtell

This resources helps travelers recognize the “where, when, and how” of using humor abroad. It discusses the often funny social mishaps arising from differences between American English and the English spoken in Great Britain, Australia, and Canada, and features many skillfully clever cognates, misinterpreted signs, unknowingly humorous gestures, as well as business mistakes to avoid.

The Do’s and Taboos of International Trade: A Small Business Primer / Roger E. Axtell

This updated edition shows how small or large businesses can take advantage of great new opportunities, providing all the information you need to start, develop, and sustain a growing export business. Includes the ins and outs of international distribution, pricing, language barriers, customs, and protocols.

Do’s and Taboos of Using English Around the World / Roger E. Axtell

This useful resource offers examples of ill uses of the English language, while explaining the history of the language’s development. Also examines the differences between English spoken in America and that spoken in other English-speaking nations, and provides specific information on using English in business and social environments.

Dun & Bradstreet’s Guide to Doing Business Around the World / Teresa C. Morrison ; Wayne A. Conaway

Completely revised and updated, this guide gives global deal-makers the insight to avoid cultural mishaps and build strong alliances. This text teaches you all about how to trade internationally with knowledge and confidence.

Gestures : The Do’s and Taboos of Body Language Around the World / Roger E. Axtell

A guide that humorously illustrates how different cultures use gestures and body language to send vastly different signals. This text offers the following new information about popular gestures and signals, nuances of body language in different cultures, information by territory to guide you through gestures, and many light-hearted anecdotes and illustrative hypothetical situations.

Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands: How to Do Business in 60 Countries / Terri Morrison et al.

There are many reasons to be sensitive to cultural differences, and this book explains that in addition to being “nice”, it’s also good for business, especially in this global economy. Covering the proper conduct in salutations, appointments, business entertainment, gestures and attire in 60 popular international business travel destinations.