Cross-cultural training

Cross-cultural training is training for cross-cultural communication and experiences. Preparing people to work outside their native country (sojourner training) is one aim of cross-cultural training; for example, Peace Corps volunteers complete cross-cultural training in preparation for lengthy assignments in another culture. Learning the host culture's native language is the most extensive cross-cultural training (see Intercultural learning).

Basic training modules include:
 * 1) Information about the country, introduction to culture and history
 * 2) The norms and values of the society
 * 3) The role and the characteristics of communication
 * 4) Social contacts: Friends and acquaintances
 * 5) Women - life and role
 * 6) Leisure activities and customs
 * 7) Eating and drinking
 * 8) The relations at work and management
 * 9) Doing business in the country
 * 10) Education
 * 11) Studies and professional training
 * 12) Norms, laws, and taboos
 * 13) Action plan for the first two months in the country