"I think the meetings are off to a good start," Mr. Shultz said later, describing the atmosphere as "very straightforward, businesslike and constructive."

The talks were held in a good, businesslike atmosphere.

The businesslike atmosphere was apparent in many ways.

The result was a sober, businesslike atmosphere enhanced by the way the Noifs walked briskly, almost at a run, about the streets.

It was good television, but it didn't help the determined and businesslike atmosphere Wexford had hoped to create.

Her hair, jet-black with streaks of silver, was long and lustrous, but pinned up in a manner befitting a serious, businesslike atmosphere.

A businesslike atmosphere is prevalent everywhere at the team's training center here.

In fact, he welcomed the relationship as one of the few light spots in the Chase's businesslike atmosphere.

An Indian spokesman said this evening that the four and a half hours of talks were "held in a frank, businesslike and cordial atmosphere, and promoted a better mutual understanding."

There was an uncharacteristically businesslike atmosphere on the set in early March, when the final episodes were being shot.