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in reply to On using tact

Hmmm, reminds of the exam question in a school of diplomacy. (For arguments sake, there are only male candidates).

Question By mistake, you enter a bathroom where a young lady is bathing. What do you say?

NO! it's a diplomacy school... remember!

Model answer Say "Oh, sorry Sir! I was looking for my spectacles..."