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Foreign businessmen must be wary of mistaking Japanese politeness for agreement. A Japanese negotiator may frequently nod and say "hai" (yes) during talks. But the word is also used to signify that the conversation is being followed, much like the English "uh-huh," or "I see." So yes is not always...
...spikers' main competition should surface from the other pool, which boasts teams such as Springfield and Northeastern, the number two and three seeds, respectively. However, the Crimson enjoyed having Springfield as its main course--uh, competition--throughout the year, dismissing them in three games each time. Northeastern fell prey to the spikers in the New England Open finals, 2-1, in the only meeting between the two teams this season...
...knew nothing of statecraft. When he first met Queen Elizabeth II, he replied to her polite question about where he was living with his simulation of politesse: "We're in the embassy residence, subject, of course, to some of the discomfiture as a result of a need for, uh, elements of refurbishment and rehabilitation." One of the few Britons who did not join in the unkind laughter was the Queen. She went out of her way to get to know Annenberg better, and was so impressed that in 1976 she made him an honorary knight. That odd affinity between...
...first game against the Raiders [a 23-17 loss], you could really see it. 'I'm the champ. I'll pull it out. Here comes a typically close San Francisco victory.' But then, what's this? A fumble here, a holding penalty there. 'Uh-oh. We lost...
Well, as you may know we have an independent effort going on in North Carolina. Uh, the law forbids me to consult with him [Mr. Reagan] and it's been an awkward situation, I've had to, sort of, talk indirectly to Paul Laxalt [Reagan's campaign chairman] and hope that he would pass along... I think the messages have gotten through all right...