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Kittigate

Do you have a technique to get your point across to people for when you want to be diplomatic and subtle?

Posted - October 3, 2021
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  • 53526

     

      What do those two words even mean? Grrrrrrrrrrr.

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      October 3, 2021 8:28 PM MDT
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  • 17620
    Playing politics and beating around the bush.  I don't play that.  This post was edited by Thriftymaid at October 4, 2021 12:50 AM MDT
      October 3, 2021 8:41 PM MDT
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  • 13395
    Well for instance an incident where I saw the Chief Boson's Mate call a junior commissioned officer 'an idiot'  right to his face.
    That would be an example of the opposite of diplomatic and subtle; bluntness.
      October 3, 2021 10:44 PM MDT
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  • 53526

     

      Why is this a comment attached to my answer instead of your own separate answer?

      October 3, 2021 10:47 PM MDT
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  • 34452
    You said you did not understand TM's answer, KG was trying to explain using an example.
      October 4, 2021 4:48 AM MDT
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  • 53526

     

      I don’t know why anyone would assume that I was being serious when I asked what the words mean.
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      October 4, 2021 7:11 AM MDT
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  • 34452
    Many times humor is hard to translate through text.
      October 4, 2021 7:58 AM MDT
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  • 53526

     

      Yore rite about that!
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      October 4, 2021 9:51 AM MDT
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  • 17620
    I rarely want to be those two things.  I say what I mean and mean what I say. This post was edited by Thriftymaid at October 3, 2021 10:35 PM MDT
      October 3, 2021 8:40 PM MDT
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  • 2706
     I have no technique. I'm never subtle and rarely diplomatic. Political correctness isn't on my radar either. :)
      October 3, 2021 9:21 PM MDT
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  • 13395
    Ok.. blunt and brief; to the point.. but not to be disrespectful. This post was edited by Kittigate at October 4, 2021 8:27 AM MDT
      October 3, 2021 10:37 PM MDT
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  • 2706
    I always try to be respectful. To give respect where it's due. Almost everyone deserves a measure of respect. However, if giving respect includes sacrificing the truth in any form, I want no part of it. For me, honesty holds a much higher place than respect. :)
      October 4, 2021 8:46 AM MDT
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  • 11105
    Usually, but sometimes I need a restraining order.
      October 3, 2021 10:43 PM MDT
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  • 53526

     

      Hey, wait . . .

    :(

      October 3, 2021 10:48 PM MDT
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  • 34452
    I am more blunt but try to enfuse humor if possible.
      October 4, 2021 4:53 AM MDT
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  • 128
    True, you've been making me laugh for years.
      October 4, 2021 5:04 AM MDT
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  • 19937
    I don't believe I've been described as either diplomatic or subtle.  Why beat around the bush and possibly not get your point across or have it misunderstood?
      October 4, 2021 5:56 AM MDT
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  • 6023
    I wrap the 2x4 in padding.
      October 4, 2021 8:33 AM MDT
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