smoky: Oooh yes, took me about - gee... so long ago I cant even remember exactly ... probably about at least 2 weeks of just reading before having the nerve to put something in writing!...IN WRITING! And I was so nervous of offending anyone!
I told one lady her make-up looked terrific ... and she got all upset and said she doesnt wear ANY make-up (but she had big red jewby lips and dark stuff round her eyes.........? oops)
So, I also learned I better not make any comments about the beautiful wigs, hair implants, etc etc ... yah, you learn to be diplomatic along the way ....... and look at me now! .... I am the Epitome of Diplomacy - sometimes I`m even polite and two-faced. Actually I don`t even tell many lies anymore even!

ha ha ha - starting out insulting people...
I remeber my first post was very politically correct about Intnl. forum contra EU forum. At that time a couple of hardcore intellectuals around here corrected me- now I see their point. There are certainly a difference. But I started a thread immediately first time visiting the forum
Don`t ask me why - just found it exciting.
Your statements about diplomacy, politeness and being twofaced reminds me so much of a certain Mr. Rusty Knight???
Hope not that i insulted You now - but You 2 guys sometimes has an equal way in expressing Your gordious humour Smoky.
Kitty