Global Business : Anecdotes and Antidotes

Hi, I'm a US-based international business professor on a quest for the most fascinating stories and theories in global business. I'd love to hear insights and viewpoints from all corners of the world ! Whether you have a funny story when doing business overseas (anecdote) or a potential solution to a global business problem (antidote) - share 'em. My intention is to turn this blog into a global hub for academics, businessmen, and executives - to learn from each other, while having fun. Let me take the first step in this journey by asking three questions (you may answer any of them) : (1) what's the most amusing thing that ever happened to you when doing business overseas ? (2) what's the funniest international joke that you've heard (3) what do you think is the biggest challenge in global business and what solutions are possible ?