This Quick Case examines intercultural missteps between a British consulting firm, Slolski & Co., and their Chinese partners at Haoyuan Technologies, a leading AI firm. Told from the perspective of James Cooper, a senior consultant at Slolski & Co., the narrative begins with an incident in a London pub, where Cooper’s attempt to foster camaraderie led to unintended discomfort for Haoyuan’s COO, Zhang Ming, when he had an allergic reaction to a whiskey drink he felt compelled to accept. The story continues in Shenzhen, China, where Cooper faces an ethical dilemma over shark fin and bird’s nest soup, delicacies served to honor the British guests. Students are tasked with analyzing these cultural challenges and proposing strategies to enhance cross-cultural communication and planning.