Word: salesmanship
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...Geneva. In Vienna, young Americans and Russians alike were learning some of the facts of international life at a rowdy, Red-run youth festival. And in their twin expositions-the Soviet in New York and the U.S. in Moscow-the superpowers sought with all the arts of salesmanship and propaganda to convince each other of their strength, wealth and contentment...
Maxon's creed: "'Museum' is no synonym for 'graveyard,' 'antique shop' or 'warehouse.' Personally, I believe that the museum must show its treasures with awareness of salesmanship and showmanship which is evident in a first-rate shop window or a Broadway show." Last week the new boss briskly proposed some changes for Chicago: "I hope some time to restore chronological sequence in the displays, and I should like to re-establish the American wing. Also I want to have two galleries devoted to Chicago art. We have an obligation...
...those mass-produced objects supposed to be characteristic o; our 'high standard of living.' There are no television sets, no refrigerators, no telephones, not because such objects are intrinsically unworthy but rather because their design seldom rises above the vulgarity of today's high-pressure salesmanship...
...know," said Sebbie, tugging at Vag's sleeve. "If I had the money I'd buy me a hot dog now." Vag sneered and steeled himself against the good-humored salesmanship of a nearby vendor. He now felt not only perverted but cheap, and when a peanut salesman came by, Vag eagerly bought a small bag to share with with Sebbie. Bits of shells were blown all over Vag's flannels, but the peace of mind was worth...
...Detroit was through alibiing for '58. It knew all the reasons by heart: the recession, the loss of car prestige (and keeping up with the Joneses in other ways), high prices, too much chrome, those foreign cars, lack of salesmanship...