Explicit procedures for issue identification are common in direct-dealing and low-context cultures where clear definition of issues is expected and seen as a precondition for productive talks. For instance, Israelis are especially known for their direct presentation of issues they want to discuss (Cohen, 1997; Klieman, 2005), as are Germans (Smyser, 2003). British and american negotiators are likely to present issues in a list, often with some elaboration of each item. French negotiators typically present a logical argument in their opening state-ments to support the topics or principles they want to discuss (Cogan.2003). At time, the inclusion or noninclusion of an item on a negotiation agenda is a delicate matter-and some negotiators may not be able to indicate open agreement to discuss certain issues. Thus, a negotiator may silently acquiesce or indirectly approve an issue is inclusion on an agenda. For example, in some circumstances, political constraints or the attitudes of a key constituency may require a negotiator to disapprove discussion of the issue-at least in public. However, the negotiator may indirectly approve the issue not by formally agreeing, but also by not overtly disagreeing to its inclusion on an agenda.