[QUOTE=graciegirl;836143]Diplomacy is an art, stemming from a thoughtful and pleasant attitude. It is a skillful ploy, a useful tool, requires some patience and forebearance and is something that you learn at your mother's knee. Your mother was a diplomat, CFrance.
Ooooh, nice definition! I like that.
Now if I can just master that art. Isn't that just always the rub?