At the end of the day, you're not going to be judged on how you hold your fork. It's about your ability to make a meaningful connection with your client. It's about your ability to understand where your client is coming from. |
If somebody doesn't have the self-awareness and self-respect to conduct themselves in a polite and business-like fashion, then that could be an indication of their lack of ability to be a strong performer. |
In cross-border deals, to me etiquette is not an 'edge' thing. It is a prerequisite to being effective. |
None of the ethics legislation that's pending would have had any effect on that investigation. We have bribery laws on the books, and it's always been illegal to hand over bags of cash. |