His newcomer status and analytical approach bothered some Merrill executives, who believed the brokerage unit's boss should be chummier.

他的新人地位和分析方法令美林的一些管理人员感到不满，这些人认为经纪子公司的负责人应该更加亲切一些。

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One aim of the visit will be to present a chummier image.

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One introduces him around, tries to build some trust and bonhomie, and hopes the newcomer will feel like coming back and getting even chummier.

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