PT Pushy Americans

What is your opinion regarding the observation that North American business professionals are blunt, pushy, and direct in their negotiation styles?

Monica L. (São Paulo, São Paulo) "People say that Americans are a little more rude, that they go straight to the point, perhaps too much so..."

Mirella (São Paulo, São Paulo) "In Brazil we are accustomed to having meetings that have scheduled beginning times..."

Milton T. (São Paulo) "Well, I think this is one of the North American's virtues..."

Authors: orkelm.