Then, the guest's words must be rendered into the host's language in such a way that the host country audience will understand the speaker's intended meaning AND respond sympathetically to what the guest says. Much as all leaders understand the necessity at all times of talking for the ''home'' audience, and of being true to themselves, leaders on travel need to devote primary attention to effective communication with the host-country audience. The content of the remarks in the speaker's native language must be designed for most favorable impact on the foreign listener. When President Clinton visits China, as he is expected to do, this difficult but crucial task will be his. Remember the public roles of guest and host.
Obligations go with each.
Guests don't publicly instruct or judge their hosts. Guests go out of their way to appreciate the hospitality of their hosts. Hosts, on the other hand, do everything possible to make the guest feel respected and appropriately treated. Hosts should not stint on the extension of hospitality. Don't try to placate the implacable, but do address forthrightly those of opposing views.