Or they might fear the consequences of not taking the advice (an offer one cannot refuse, so to speak). Or, as is true of many of America’s diplomatic transactions, accepting advice could open the way to a better relationship and to additional assistance.
一国接受他人意见的原因很多。有时他们尊重意见提供者的智慧和洞见（这在外交中非常罕见）。有时他们害怕拒绝建议的后果（及不得不接受的意见）。有时（正如大量美国外交交易所显示的）接受建议开启改善关系之门，从而带来进一步的援助。简言之，外交——特别是美国外交——通常与金钱有关。