Multiplayer diplomacy problem

[Sanguinarius]

I'm playing the regular Civ IV and I have me, a friend, and some AIs playing. I can contact the AIs via the Foreign Advisor screen, but when I right click on my friend's avatar (leader?), the diplomacy screen just disappears and goes back to the game. I need help PDQ so we can trade and such! (Fortunately, I have the pause button on now while I seek help, lol...)

 

[burlicconi]

You have to click on your friends name, and he will get "tone dial" sound. Then on click on your name and you are free to trade...