In their more directive form of mediation, the Chinese also use joint sessions less frequently than do US mediators;they tend to keep the disputing parties separated till agreement has been reached.

• 在更具指令性的调解方式中，中国调解员比美国调解员较少采用当事人联席会议的方式，他们往往把争议双方给分开，直到达成协议为止。