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On Tue, 2013-07-16 at 09:42 +1000, NeilBrown wrote:
> Being "polite" without being "nice" is quite possible.
> It even has a name:  Diplomacy.

And we all know how circular/indirect/implied/useless
some of those diplomatic conversations can be.

Just remember to bring a 'Big Stick' and don't be shy
when it's necessary to display it.