Smart People Duck When They

It Is One Of Miss Manners's Great Discoveries That One Needn't Contradict Others In Order To Set Them Straight.

'honesty' In Social Life Is Often Used As A Cover For Rudeness. But There Is Quite A Difference Between Being Candid In What You're Talking About, And People Voicing Their Insulting Opinions Under The Name Of Honesty.

Meanwhile, The Empty Forms Of Social Behavior Survive Inappropriately In Business Situations. We All Know That When A Business Sends Its Customers 'friendly Reminders,' It Really Means Business.

Honesty Has Come To Mean The Privilege Of Insulting You To Your Face Without Expecting Redress.

When People Start Hurling Insults At You, You Know Their Minds Are Closed And There's No Point In Debating. You Disengage Yourself As Quickly As Possible From The Situation.