>I have no doubt it's a cultural misunderstanding rather than an attempt at deceit, but then... how the hell do you communicate technical knowledge to people wh

>I have no doubt it's a cultural misunderstanding rather than an attempt at deceit, but then... how the hell do you communicate technical knowledge to people who won't tell you what it is they need to know from you? Well, I have been in that same boat. My answer? Don't hire them in the first place, and try and avoid projects if that decision is made for you.