Speaking of stating the truth without hurting or causing confusion and in a way acceptable to all, without in any way diluting the content of it, is an art.
Many years ago a few Salesians doing a refresher course in the States were invited by a family for a meal to their home. The household had put in great efforts to receive them, make them feel at home and lay out a grand meal. However the food was not so great. And when, at the end of the meal, the hostess asked the priests how was the meal, one of them prudently replied, "Good is not the word!"
The Salesian conveyed what he wanted to convey, without in anyway offending the lady!
Many years ago a few Salesians doing a refresher course in the States were invited by a family for a meal to their home. The household had put in great efforts to receive them, make them feel at home and lay out a grand meal. However the food was not so great. And when, at the end of the meal, the hostess asked the priests how was the meal, one of them prudently replied, "Good is not the word!"
The Salesian conveyed what he wanted to convey, without in anyway offending the lady!
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