5. Mistakes to avoid
Don't underestimate the differences in cultural practices between countries speaking the "same" language (UK/USA or France/Quebec, for example).
Don't just rely on received ideas or guides, get straight to the point and ask your interviewees: "What do you include in this expression? What do you exclude? What would you say in English? Etc."
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Bibliography
In the "Communication" or "Languages" or even "Travel Guides" sections of bookshops or libraries, you'll find many books on the habits and customs of each country, more rarely on the subtleties of the language. These manuals are incomplete and will not always cover your field of activity; be careful when using them, and prefer direct exchange assisted by a professional translator.
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