In today's global economy, effective intercultural communication is a critical skill for engineers and other technical experts. This timely book uses a narrative approach to present the challenges of intercultural communication in engineering, technical, and related professional fields. Each contributor offers first-hand experience and perspectives on the complexities and challenges of working with multicultural teams, international vendors, and diverse customers. Narratives cover a range of design, development, research, and documentation projects, and offer an authentic picture of the global workplace.