Some believe that the real issue is the hostile attitude of multinationals towards labor unions.

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If so, he can expect a less hostile attitude as he struggles to tackle his country's mountain of woes.

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But the vast majority of banks have concluded in recent weeks that amid a hostile attitude towards anything that looks like tax avoidance, it would be reputationally damaging to press ahead with such a plan.

CNN: Goldman eyes tax delay on UK bonuses

There are dozens of experienced local aid organisations already working throughout Somalia - a fact that often gets lost in the furore over al-Shabab's hostile attitude towards some of the bigger international organisations, like the UN's World Food Programme.

BBC: Solving Somalia's aid conundrum

The worst thing to do is respond defensively as questions arise and refuse to examine your behavior. (Public pension operating in a political arena frequently tend to develop a hostile attitude toward those raising questions or offering new solutions.) If you seek out new advice, guidance and insights you will be fine.

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Whatever her personal attitude to Liverpool, the perception that the Conservatives are hostile to the city remains, according to Prof Tonge.

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Whatever view you accept, the attitude of the Gibraltarians is crucial and so far they are bitterly hostile to the proposed deal.

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