Tahl Raz

The role of president, as George W. Bush commented in 2000, requires vision, management, and an eye for talent - not so different from that of CEO. But during the first years of Carter's presidency, his Cabinet was anything but businesslike, beset by infighting and meetings that ambled.

American Journalist

Vladimir Putin

If we speak calmly, in a businesslike fashion, let me draw your attention to the fact that Russia supplies arms to the legitimate government of Syria in full compliance with the norms of international law. We are not breaching any rules and norms.

Russian Statesman

Drew Carey

I don't run outside, honestly. Sometimes I go out around my house, but mainly it's the stupid treadmill. I wish I had a better answer, but I'm very businesslike about my runs.

American Actor

Guy Lafleur

The players wanted more money, higher salary caps and they didn't have that family relationship we felt with the players. Mentally, the players were more businesslike.

Canadian Athlete

Paul Theroux

Dentists seem to me very orderly, businesslike people who appear to become somewhat bored with the routine of their work after a period of time. Perhaps I'm wrong.

American Novelist

Toomas Hendrik Ilves

Brits, Scandinavians, Finns, Estonians consider themselves rational, logical, unencumbered by emotional arguments; we are businesslike, stubborn, and hard-working.

Estonian Politician

Deborah Meaden

People can be very serious with me, and expect me to be very businesslike all the time. So I have to help them get over that by showing them that I enjoy life.

English Businesswoman

Arundhati Bhattacharya

When it comes down to business, everybody is very businesslike... I have never felt any difficulty in dealing with any of these situations.

Indian Businesswoman

Lee Corso

With a woman around, there's a tendency to eliminate vulgarity and profanity and create a more businesslike attitude.

American Entertainer

Lord Mountbatten

I liked Truman very much. He was precise and businesslike. After a while, it was his turn.

British Soldier

While 'businesslike' means efficient, it can imply lack of creativity or flexibility in some contexts.

Not Always Positive

In job interviews, being businesslike is generally positive, showing you're focused and ready to work.

Job Interviews

'Businesslike' often describes someone who prioritizes tasks over socializing at work.

Task-Oriented

A businesslike manner isn't necessarily unfriendly; it focuses on work rather than personal feelings.

Not Unfriendly

Using 'businesslike' to describe someone's approach often indicates they keep professional boundaries.

Professional Boundaries

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