diff --git a/developer-workflow/communication-channels.rst b/developer-workflow/communication-channels.rst
index 78fbf21dff..a45003c783 100644
--- a/developer-workflow/communication-channels.rst
+++ b/developer-workflow/communication-channels.rst
@@ -22,6 +22,38 @@ in return.
 .. _Diversity Statement: https://www.python.org/psf/diversity/
 
 
+.. _multicultural-communication:
+
+Communicating across cultures and languages
+===========================================
+
+Not every contributor writes English as a first language, and phrasing that
+feels neutral in one culture can read as blunt or rude in another.
+
+**Practice active listening.** Try to focus on understanding the message before reacting.
+
+**Confirm understanding.** Ask open-ended questions and paraphrase to avoid
+misunderstandings. If you're unsure what someone meant, ask: "I want to make
+sure I understand: are you saying X?"
+
+**Use translation tools freely.** If English isn't your first language,
+translation software or AI tools may help you check that your message has the
+tone you intend. Getting the phrasing wrong can make a reasonable point sound
+more aggressive than it is.
+
+**Watch out for rhetorical questions.** They read as hostile in text even when
+that's not the intent at all:
+
+* Instead of "Why do you think it is wrong?!", try "That doesn't sound right
+  to me. Here's why: …"
+* Instead of "Did you even read the docs?", try "The relevant documentation
+  is at …"
+
+**Be patient with newcomers.** If someone doesn't know how things work here,
+point them to the right docs or give them the context they need. Criticism
+without guidance isn't helpful.
+
+
 .. _mailinglists:
 
 Mailing lists
diff --git a/getting-started/setup-building.rst b/getting-started/setup-building.rst
index f1a309f58c..11915e3e58 100644
--- a/getting-started/setup-building.rst
+++ b/getting-started/setup-building.rst
@@ -191,6 +191,15 @@ Configuration is typically::
 More flags are available to ``configure``, but this is the minimum you should
 do to get a pydebug build of CPython.
 
+.. tip::
+   To speed up repeated ``configure`` runs, use ``--config-cache`` (equivalent to ``--cache-file=config.cache``, short: ``-C``)::
+
+      $ ./configure --config-cache --with-pydebug
+
+   This caches results in a :file:`config.cache` file. If you switch compilers or
+   significantly change your build environment, delete :file:`config.cache` before
+   re-running ``configure``.
+
 .. note::
    You might need to run ``make clean`` before or after re-running ``configure``
    in a particular build directory.
@@ -856,7 +865,8 @@ some of CPython's modules (for example, ``zlib``).
 
             $ GDBM_CFLAGS="-I$(brew --prefix gdbm)/include" \
                GDBM_LIBS="-L$(brew --prefix gdbm)/lib -lgdbm" \
-               ./configure --with-pydebug \
+               ./configure --config-cache \
+                           --with-pydebug \
                            --with-openssl="$(brew --prefix openssl@3)"
 
       .. tab:: Python 3.10
@@ -865,7 +875,8 @@ some of CPython's modules (for example, ``zlib``).
 
             $ CPPFLAGS="-I$(brew --prefix gdbm)/include -I$(brew --prefix xz)/include" \
                LDFLAGS="-L$(brew --prefix gdbm)/lib -L$(brew --prefix xz)/lib" \
-               ./configure --with-pydebug \
+               ./configure --config-cache \
+                           --with-pydebug \
                            --with-openssl="$(brew --prefix openssl@3)" \
                            --with-tcltk-libs="$(pkg-config --libs tcl tk)" \
                            --with-tcltk-includes="$(pkg-config --cflags tcl tk)" \
@@ -887,7 +898,8 @@ some of CPython's modules (for example, ``zlib``).
 
             $ GDBM_CFLAGS="-I$(dirname $(dirname $(which port)))/include" \
                GDBM_LIBS="-L$(dirname $(dirname $(which port)))/lib -lgdbm" \
-               ./configure --with-pydebug \
+               ./configure --config-cache \
+                           --with-pydebug \
                            --with-system-libmpdec
 
       .. tab:: Python 3.11-3.12
@@ -896,7 +908,8 @@ some of CPython's modules (for example, ``zlib``).
 
             $ GDBM_CFLAGS="-I$(dirname $(dirname $(which port)))/include" \
                GDBM_LIBS="-L$(dirname $(dirname $(which port)))/lib -lgdbm" \
-               ./configure --with-pydebug
+               ./configure --config-cache \
+                           --with-pydebug
 
    And finally, run ``make``::
 
diff --git a/index.rst b/index.rst
index 18aca244e1..4a478e7cc1 100644
--- a/index.rst
+++ b/index.rst
@@ -95,13 +95,13 @@ instructions please see the :ref:`setup guide <setup>`.
 
       .. code-block:: shell
 
-         ./configure --with-pydebug && make -j $(nproc)
+         ./configure --config-cache --with-pydebug && make -j $(nproc)
 
    .. tab:: macOS
 
       .. code-block:: shell
 
-         ./configure --with-pydebug && make -j8
+         ./configure --config-cache --with-pydebug && make -j8
 
    .. tab:: Windows
 
diff --git a/triage/issue-tracker.rst b/triage/issue-tracker.rst
index 4dd0815e4c..31673d9435 100644
--- a/triage/issue-tracker.rst
+++ b/triage/issue-tracker.rst
@@ -124,7 +124,8 @@ Disagreement with a resolution on the issue tracker
 
 As humans, we will have differences of opinions from time to time. First and
 foremost, please be respectful that care, thought, and volunteer time went into
-the resolution.
+the resolution. Keep in mind that contributors come from many different cultural
+and linguistic backgrounds; see :ref:`multicultural-communication`.
 
 With this in mind, take some time to consider any comments made in association
 with the resolution of the issue. On reflection, the resolution steps may seem