Methods of communication vary among cultures. Some emphasize direct and simple methods of communication;
others rely heavily on indirect and complex methods. The latter may use circumlocutions, figurative forms of speech,
facial expressions, gestures and other kinds of body language. In a culture that values directness, such as the American
or the Israeli, you can expect to receive a clear and definite response to your proposals and questions. In cultures that rely
on indirect communication, such as the Japanese, reaction to your proposals may be gained by interpreting seemingly
vague comments, gestures, and other signs. What you will not receive at a first meeting is a definite commitment or
rejection.