steveo Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > If you've ever tried to do a deal with an Irishman > over a car, tractor, house, horse or gram of > speed, you'll be familiar with all the posturing, > bullying, leaving the room, coming back in again, > foul language, threats of violence and general > wailing and gnashing of teeth with which it is > accompanied. > > What you don't do is quickly agree a price, shake > hands and leave the room happy... either of you. > > There's a very long way to go yet An Irishman? I'm missing the context here. Please enlighten me as I'm unfamiliar with your description.