A Sense of Humor – Is needed for two reasons. Firstly, it is a way to deal with frustration, uncertainty, and confusion that the expatriate might encounter. It also helps him/her dis- tancing from the situation, in order to regain some perspective. Secondly, if used correctly humor can work as an ice breaker, a way of establishing a relationship with others. Or, it can be used to put people at ease, to break the tension, and allow a more open and con- structive discussion (Schneider & Barsoux, 1997).Having gained an understanding of the different criterions that firms use and the different competences that an expatriate can possess, the next step is to use different selection tools, and based on the selection criterions; find the appropriate expatriate for the international assignment.