[The Foreign Service] was an elite realm to which only men of a certain pedigree could expect ready admission. Many had gone to the same prep schools...and from there to Harvard, Yale, and Princeton. One such official, Hugh Wilson, in praise of his fellow diplomats wrote, “They have all felt that they belonged to a pretty good club. That feeling has fostered a healthy esprit de corps."
- Erik Larson, ''In the Garden of Beasts'
Thursday, July 16, 2015
What is Diplomacy? Part III
To say nothing, especially when speaking, is half the art of diplomacy.
What I have read, and contrary to common belief, it is very important to be honest. Because the future communication between counties depend on what you say.
What I have read, and contrary to common belief, it is very important to be honest. Because the future communication between counties depend on what you say.
ReplyDeleteTell the truth, yes, but maybe not the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
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