diplomats tend to have to be really neutral in whatever they say, taking care not to offend any party.
but it's really hard to be neutral!not saying to just be neutral on the surface but to truly believe in neutrality and not taking sides or have an opinion.
to me, (just in my opinion may not apply to you), it's really hard to say one thing and to believe in another.
when u try to be diplomatic, avoiding hurt to any party, u would probably take into consideration the opinion of those who are not on your side, because you know your side will back you up and will understand the decisions you make, while those who are not on your side will create chaos if you dont give them your assurance.
but maybe in the mean time, you end up sacrificing the feelings of those who trust in you and not living up to their trust. maybe some will still stay by you, and with a little appeasement, most who are on your side will still not change sides. the outcome: oppositions are pleased, those on your side will still stay by your side whether or not they are truly are on your side. there, diplomacy is achieved.

+ val-* @ 2:47 AM

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