The reasoning behind the order was that there was a need for "candid" exchanges among executive employees in giving "advice" to one another.

But no one knew how the others felt, because there was no opportunity for a candid exchange of views.

It was one of several spirited and candid exchanges between players and officials on the opening day of the National Basketball Players Association's annual meetings.

The result, by several accounts, has been some very candid exchanges.

And yet, as the unusually candid exchanges between Norway and Guyana made plan, it is unlikely to be that simple.

"It was a candid exchange about issues that are very important to all Americans, issues that have special importance to the Congressional Black Caucus."

China allowed the news conference to be broadcast live, thus providing what was probably the most candid exchange on Tibet ever heard by a mass audience in China.

This meeting was also designed to provide an open and candid exchange of opinions on the case and to provide any new information.

The invitation led to some candid and fruitful exchanges between legislators and city officials.

"We did have a pretty candid exchange on the subject," Mr. Powell said.