U.S. Influence and Persuasion Strategies
American negotiators generally view negotiations as a technical, businesslike, and linear problem-solving process. ‘‘U.S. negotiators have a distinctive style: forceful, explicit, legalistic, urgent and results-oriented. Although these traits vary according to personalities and circumstances, a recognizably pragmatic American style is always evident’’ (Quinney, 2002, p. 1). These were the conclusions reached by thirty seasoned U.S. and foreign diplomats and scholars as they examined U.S. involvement in diplomatic negotiations. However, most of these behaviors are also found in a range of other intercultural negotiations involving Americans in the economic, business development, and even tourism sectors.