Diplomacy

[WellNoWonder]

Are you diplomatic?

What have you used diplomacy for?

Have you used it in times where you thought you shouldn't have? What were the results?

If you are more prone to not use diplomacy, what methods work for you?

 

[Gaze]

good topic.


Are you diplomatic?
- yes, have to be. Not a choice. Working in education or academics means learning how to say things neutrally or objectively so as not to unfairly sway opinion. But in personal relationships, it's almost like navigating a minefield. It can be tricky. If you use it too obviously, and the other person realizes, it could be seen as patronizing. But then if you don't, someone takes offense.

What have you used diplomacy for?
- as above, for work, to speak with friends about issues. On forums, to say things without offending someone. *is paranoid*

Have you used it in times where you thought you shouldn't have? What were the results?
- Probably, but it's safer to use it than not. Less trouble. Problem is when someone tries to use it manipulate or when someone is taken advantage of because they use it.

 

[Gaze]

bump

 

[Erlian]

I'm more a mediator than a diplomatic.