[Pandora]

Long/short - with time to reflect - my first trip to Europe was enlightening, wonderful, historically educational and moving. And frustrating on a corporate drone level.

I am further in awe of SF personnel. I can only imagine what you have encountered and the intricacies of managing such experiences in the field with other cultures.

Question: when on AD in the field in a foreign country, do you respond with your GUT, true impressions and beliefs or do you tend to pull a "Colin Powell" - and utter what is the diplomatically correct response to tough questions?


I LOVED Europe and the history, architecture, and education, but I had a real problem with the politics posed as questions or venting by co-workers.

I am heading back soon - guidance very much appreciated. What really works? What carries import and weight? When does one STFU?