But you are cautiously optimistic because of the constructive atmosphere in which the talks took place.

The conversations were carried on in a very constructive atmosphere, that's about all.

They were businesslike and carried off in a constructive atmosphere.

Ben Stocks said: 'We try to create an entertaining and constructive atmosphere.

This was done in a very constructive atmosphere, contrary to some totally misleading press reports.

The trialogue and conciliation meetings have taken place in a constructive atmosphere.

We did move a step forward, though, and there was a very constructive atmosphere.

Nor would it have been possible without the excellent and constructive atmosphere that, in our opinion, characterised the whole process.

As a result, I very much welcome the constructive working atmosphere and I would like to thank you for that.

They generally took place in a constructive atmosphere.