The Diplomatic Talk We Use
Like any other speech, text, or piece of writing, diplomatic parlance also comes in various types. We often attribute the use of niceties and layered nuances as ‘diplomatic talk’ or ‘parlance’. This is the most common form. However, one of the less-used types of diplomatic talk is direct diplomacy, where you just say it as it is. This is often employed only by those who: have nothing to lose by being as honest as possible; or are very secure in…
