I agree largely, but listening to a carefully nuanced and selective version of the truth may well be diplomacy. Listening to blatant lies and having someone take you for a total idiot isn't, I would hope.
Yeah it's a fair point and I get it. Even in the face of lies, I'd still want my diplomat to be professional. We're not talking Village Parish Council here.
I agree largely, but listening to a carefully nuanced and selective version of the truth may well be diplomacy. Listening to blatant lies and having someone take you for a total idiot isn't, I would hope.