Re: Linus, and whether tactfulness has any value

[Gespracht]

Edwin wrote:
> Gespracht wrote:
> > >Beside that, many Europeans seem to practice a blunt, abrupt style of 
> > >speech.
> >
> > Very true, and on the whole it's a good thing I think.
>
> It might also party explain why there's been several thousands of years
> of European wars.  ;-)

Ah but there have been thousands of years of wars in other places
where people are less honest or candid, too. In fact, lack of
candidness
specifically can lead to conflict, especially when money and resources
are at stake.