ge across.
の It is widely recognized that this inability to say “no" is a common cause of misunderstanding and
disappointment in relations with foreigners. Business negotiations can be unnecessarily extended for
months because the foreign side is unable to recognize the negative signals being directed toward
them. The Japanese side becomes increasingly unhappy with the foreigners' persistence when (2jit
should have already become clear to them as far as they, the Japanese, were concerned that the
matter was closed.