"The idea of an assessment centre where you are expected to fight for your place, to be forceful, to push yourself forward is somewhat alien to the Chinese.
You're well known in Germany for your political and social commentary forceful critiques of Germany's new patriotism, and a magazine column called "A Hundred Lines of Hatred"—yet, in "The Mahogany Elephant" and other stories, your style could almost be described as soft and melancholic.
The indirect phrasing ("The kite is to be raised …") seems out of character for someone renowned for forceful writing.
Mr. Gormley is also known for his forceful personal style.
Committee leaders must fight for a forceful accounting.
He pleaded for more forceful action to punish the Serbs, according to officials who were present.
And it isn't only Republicans who are pushing for a forceful response from Washington.
But in light of this wave of corporate crime, it's time for more forceful measures.
Iraq's foreign minister, meanwhile, expressed support for a forceful response to continuing violence by insurgents.
Abu-Lughod was as much in demand for his forceful presence as for his personal generosity and warmth.
