[philwelch]

Nothing. But without having coded languages and competing to manipulate each other, sales and business folks wouldn't have much left to do. They call it "people skills". And while being direct and honest might be a good way to communicate, it's not nearly as challenging, so it's not a "people skill" and the Harvard Business Review would have nothing left to write about.

[barkingllama]

So frustrating that you have to virtually manipulate people to accomplish a goal that ultimately both of you want.