"It appears that according to those numbers that the Russians are the least receptive and most skeptical about positive change coming out of the Obama administration,"

VOA: standard.2009.07.06

But I was always a great believer, and I learned this experientially, of trying to keep your mind open and receptive and not be judgmental too quickly because that shuts down creativity."

VOA: standard.2010.07.20

"At least the question that should be put to Congress is not about troop levels and I do not think Congress right now would be very receptive, the majority of Congress, to a request for more troops,"

VOA: standard.2009.10.21

But as you said, if you start seeing people in your village, and even relatives, succumb to addiction, that might again help to make them more receptive to trying to grow these other crops that are a better part of forming a stronger society."

VOA: standard.2010.06.23