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burrocrat said:
lying is always wrong. honesty is always right, although it may not be always best. the question really is: who shall judge? humans are fallible, i do not trust their judgement when is it a good time to lie. and that is based on personal experience.

in every instance, it would've been fairer and resulted in less overall harm to just say right up front 'yes honey, you look fat in that red dress'. because if you lie about that and let her walk out of the house looking like an overripe tomatoe, believe me son, i swear to god, you are going to pay.
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In that particular scenario, you are always going to pay unless you use tact. And besides, if she is fat, she is never going to look skinny in any dress. It's important that she knows you find her attractive in any dress. After all, she is trying to do/look her best for you.
 
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jpcavin said:
In that particular scenario, you are always going to pay unless you use tact.
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wait, so this isn't really a question about lying or honesty? it is actually a question about tact or directness? i think it would be interesting to find out what folks think about that.

general questions to anyone who cares to answer:

do you prefer to treat people with tact, or directness?
do you prefer people treat you with tact, or directness?
are you female, or male?
 
burrocrat said:
wait, so this isn't really a question about lying or honesty? it is actually a question about tact or directness? i think it would be interesting to find out what folks think about that.

general questions to anyone who cares to answer:

do you prefer to treat people with tact, or directness?
do you prefer people treat you with tact, or directness?
are you female, or male?
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You answered the questions as posed. It was just a side commentary and my opinion that you will always pay for that answer. You can still be truthful while exercising tact. "You always look good to me no matter what you wear" would be tactful without lying....but if your opinion is more important than her happiness......more power to you, bro. "You need to lose weight" always goes over better than "you look like a fat slob."

And by the way, you can use tact and directness simultaneously.
 
FogSailing said:
Do all cougars like to ask trick questions?:D:D:D

FS
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LOL. It wasn't really a trick question. It was about ethics and lying in general...not about how to get along with your partner. Every man knows better than to answer that type of question.
 
burrocrat said:
not unless i'm nekked honey, and I don't think you're ready for that...

(by the way, that was both tactful and direct).
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I doubt being nekked will work for you after you call her an overripe tomato....but I suppose that is also dependent on the caliber of the gal. :rolleyes:
 
I've noticed that a lot of MARRIED women dress for other people NOT the Husband, 1st the general public, 2nd other women especially their girl friends.oliveoyl.gif
 
Herve Leger fires director for saying bandage dress not for voluptuous, flat-chested women or lesbians | Fox News

Couderc said women with "very prominent hips and a very flat chest" should steer clear of the company's most famous style. He later added: "If you’re a committed lesbian and you are wearing trousers all your life, you won’t want to buy a Leger dress.
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hey lucy, is it ok to design fashion to flatter certain body types, at the expense of other body types? i mean, some designers make clothing to minimize or accentuate the less than socially desirable figures, why is it not ok to make a dress that 'rocks the knocks'?


i am convinced there is no possible way any man can correctly answer the question 'how do i look in this dress'. especially if the answer includes the word 'voluptuous'.
 
burrocrat said:
Herve Leger fires director for saying bandage dress not for voluptuous, flat-chested women or lesbians | Fox News



hey lucy, is it ok to design fashion to flatter certain body types, at the expense of other body types? i mean, some designers make clothing to minimize or accentuate the less than socially desirable figures, why is it not ok to make a dress that 'rocks the knocks'?


i am convinced there is no possible way any man can correctly answer the question 'how do i look in this dress'. especially if the answer includes the word 'voluptuous'.
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Donkey, Donkey, Donkey. I don't know why you insist on asking questions that may get your ass (pun intended) kicked. You're good at ogling. Stick with that. :wink:
 
Maricar19 said:
Hi Lucy,
What is the best way clean kitchen cabinets with caked on grease?
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I'm certainly not Lucy,

But I've sprayed ammonia from a spray bottle onto the area. Placed a flat paper towel over the sprayed area. Sprayed the towel to soak it (this will also make it stick to the vertical surface). Let it sit for several minutes. Then clean with ease.

Test a small, out of site area first.

EDIT: I have a thing about chemicals, saponification, etc.
 
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