Iv'e got a new house I'm looking at building for what seems to be a very nice Japanese couple. They are relatively new to the country (1 year) and there is somewhat of a language barrier. I am able to communicate with either of them in person but over the phone is difficult, and if the topic is technical in nature or unfamiliar to them it can also be difficult...not impossible, we both just have to repeat ourselves a few times.
I am pretty patient and willing to do what it takes to work with them, though I will probably add a little extra for what will be a little more trouble than the same house built for people that are native English speakers.
It will be a good size, nice house for me. I think they are worried about being taken advantage of and we seem to get along ok, so I think its probably my job to take or turn down.
It has occurred to me that if we go forward it may be a good idea to find a translator just in case we run into a situation where I can't seem to explain something...or maybe to explain the contract and payment terms just so I know we're crystal clear.
I'm guessing some of you guys who live in more multicultural areas have experience with this type of thing. Should I find a translator and move forward with it (is they're maybe a way to do that by phone?)...or is it maybe one of those jobs that is more trouble than its worth.
I am pretty patient and willing to do what it takes to work with them, though I will probably add a little extra for what will be a little more trouble than the same house built for people that are native English speakers.
It will be a good size, nice house for me. I think they are worried about being taken advantage of and we seem to get along ok, so I think its probably my job to take or turn down.
It has occurred to me that if we go forward it may be a good idea to find a translator just in case we run into a situation where I can't seem to explain something...or maybe to explain the contract and payment terms just so I know we're crystal clear.
I'm guessing some of you guys who live in more multicultural areas have experience with this type of thing. Should I find a translator and move forward with it (is they're maybe a way to do that by phone?)...or is it maybe one of those jobs that is more trouble than its worth.