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Diplomatic Language Examples.
Diplomacy refers to interacting with others in a way that fosters good relationships.
It involves tact and skill in handling interpersonal communication so that good relationships are maintained and there are no (or few) bad feelings. Being diplomatic involves using phrases to soften our statements when we deliver bad news or negative judgments. The use of these softening phrases conveys an awareness that our judgments are not necessarily right. Here are four tips to soften your language:
1. Avoid using negative adjectives.
Instead, use not + very + a positive adjective:
The sales associate was unhelpful. ---The sales associate was not very helpful.
The building is ugly. ---The building is not very attractive.
His English is poor.--- His English is not very good.
2. Use qualifiers which are words or phrases that minimize the certainty of a statement:
I’m going to be late. I’m going to be a little late.
She’s bossy. ---She’s kind of bossy.
We had a disagreement.--- We had a bit of a disagreement.
3. Use hedges which are word or phrases that lessen the impact of a statement, or express uncertainty:
There’s a problem with our bill. ---There seems to be a problem with our bill.
We’re out of stock.--- I’m afraid we’re out of stock.
We shouldn’t do that. ---I’m not sure we should do that.
That won’t work.--- That might not work.
We should delay the project.--- I wonder if maybe we should delay the project.
4. Invite agreement by asking a question that is negatively-phrased:
That restaurant is too expensive. ---Isn’t that restaurant kind of expensive?
We should wait for John. ---Shouldn’t we wait for John?
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