Must employ a good interpreter. Misunderstandings arise out of the inability to understand each other’s language.
Had a tense showdown with the new Japanese supervisor, Mr. Fukada. He called me to his desk. I told him to come to mine instead. He didn’t seem to understand. I told him straight: “If you want anything from me, you come to my desk; if I want something from you, I’ll go to yours.” He stood up and came to my desk.
Don’t give an inch if you don’t want to lose a yard.