or have "stabbed him in the hack." This, of course, is nonesense. It results from a lack of understanding and sensitivity to another person's cultural attitudes. answers, Americans are direct and like direct Micronesians are more discreet and subtle and appreciate behavior in accordance with those desirable qualities. Often, however, these differences are not recognized and lead to serious problems in communication. The Committee believes that this has been true in the case of the team's handling of the annual visits to Rongelap and Utirik, and is an important factor in causing other problems in comMunication and information. Because the Committee believes it to be an important aspect of the problem, it will be included in the next section under recommendations, 166 fore dds