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involved fictitious negotiating situations between two fictitious cultures. The simulation consisted of two rounds of negotiations; after each round the negotiators returned to their respective cultures to report on the other culture and their methods of negotiation. Following the simulated negotiations, all students involved gathered for a plenary session to discuss and evaluate the proceedings. All students found the simulation to be a fun alternative to everyday teaching, and it led to much discussion of international business communication. Furthermore, the students found that it helped them to understand the problems inherent in intercultural contact situations.