Share with us your most diplomatic way to tell someone to "Go to hell".

I'm too nice to tell someone to "Go to hell" even diplomatically. The only time I would is if I was really angry and then I wouldn't be very diplomatic. I'd probably tell them to "Piss off!"

I just can't think of a diplomatic way to tell someone go to hell. If I feel like telling someone to go to hell, but know that I just can't say that to them, I say "Whatever" or give them a blank stare, just walk away from them. etc. If I feel like telling someone at work to go to hell, I just say whatever is appropriate, and keep it to myself.

how about "Fudge off"?

The most diplomatic thing to do would be to get away from them, turn your back to them, or drop some kind of hint without saying anything at all.

Be fruitful & multiply!!

Or

"I'm sorry that you feel that way" (sarcastically)

Fudge you.

Oh. That's not what I thought diplomatic meant.

I would say, "I'd like you to go to Hell, do you need directions or can you find your way on your own?" This being said in a pleasant and polite tone.

I don't know. I had a screaming match with Ian yesterday and am tired of insulting people. For the moment.

Go East from Ann Arbor on 95. Turn north on Baker Road and keep going. It will become Dexter Pinckney. Keep going north until you see Darwin road. Turn east there. It will become Patterson Lake Road. Drive through Pinckney State recreation area until you see the first town. Stop there.

Is there a diplomatic way?
You could always just stare at the person's shoes until they look at their own shoes. When they do that, stare at the top of their head until they get self-conscious and start screaming....maybe that's not too diplomatic either

I like that...

How 'bout this one?
Oscar Hey Brian!
Brian Yeah Oscar?
Oscar I'm thirsty. Will you please get me a Coke?
Brian Sure Oscar. Anything for you!
Oscar Great. Then while you're out, you wouldn't mind going to hell!

lol

I'm no diplomat.

go to H E double toothpicks!!

I don't, At most I give a disapproving look. I have heard orators that have a knack for saying things I find most offensive sound like the most reasonable choice. They use just the material that would create such a view, and speak captivatingly enough that the material in opposition doesn't have room to surface. They shape things in such fashion that it appears you are making the conclusions and they are just adding things that back up your viewpoint. Pure insidious railroading.
So what's the context of this survey?

West on 94 or 14 perhaps?

Oh yeah. West. My mistake. You should be getting those stickers soon. There are coupons on the back, redeemable at Tesoro Alaska. Your son is still in Fairbanks? Does he drink fountain drinks?

I would imagine so. Thanks.

Why don't you take a long vacation just to relax and give yourself a break. If I'm not here when you get back, don't worry-I'll be fine.

(done in my best Hugh Grant voice):"Excuse me, would it poor form of you to stop talking to me now and leave the room immediately? Thanks ever so much "

I'd just say, 'I haven't got time to have this very important conversation with you now as I have my toenails to cut, and unforunately my schedule is full until you die. However, I'm sure the psychologist has time free if you want to offload your bullcrap on her. Have a nice day!'

In the future I believe it would make you happier if you refrained from attempting to have contact with myself since I see no benefit in such contact for either of us. BYYYYEE

(Stolen from Dogbert): I can only please one person per day. Today is not your day. Tomorrow isn't looking good either.

I guess I'm no diplomat!

I used to work in this gas station years ago, if someone was a real butt-hole, upon parting, I would say "Have a nice day!" but in my head I would be thinking "Fudge you and the horse you rode in on!" They would be able to tell by the tone of my voice that I didn't really wish them well, but what are they going to do? Complain to my boss that I told them to have a nice day? "No...but it was the way he said it, it was really nasty..."

A diplomat is someone who doesn't need to say "Go to Hell" because they can resolve conflict.

That's an excellent point!

Good point. I think trying to get someone to leave you alone (while being nice about it) is incredibly hard when the person just won't listen.

I think the art of diplomacy is one thing people nowadays never learned. They don't teach it in the schools (That I know of) and there seems to be a lack of parents teaching it.

I consider myself diplomatic, but I run into uncooperative, undiplomatic people.

Main Entry: di·plo·ma·cy
Pronunciation: d&-'plO-m&-sE
Function: noun
Date: 1796
1 : the art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations
2 : skill in handling affairs without arousing hostility : TACT

I try to deal with situations without upsetting anyone, but sometimes people misinterpret me, or for some reason decide to make a big issue out of nothing. Where are these people coming from?

Or put simply, diplomacy is the art of letting someone have your way.

ROFL! I will certainly take your coke with me.

You can pick up the empty bottle later.

Your methods are an inspiration to us all.

I'm certain if you think hard enough something will come to you...

The creativity of your response is exceeded only by your vocabulary.

...

You must be proud of all your children...

Who could refuse such a heartfelt invitation from the wife of Hades?

I imagine you are correct.

I quite agree a pleasant and polite tone conveys the message best.

I imagine the people insulted feel similarly.

I feel privileged to be invited to your home.

I would be pleased to share with you a few examples...

I sure you will learn how...

Your knowledge of the written word is impressive.

Most certainly you have grasp the essence of this survey.

Bravo! LOL

It would be my pleasure to oblige you.

You certainly have a knack for expanding upon a simple phrase.

I agree wholeheartedly.

LOl I've seen that before. I have not yet had the chance to use it.

What's wrong with you today? You appear to have gone rather mad.......

Most assuredly a diplomat would never say to you: go to hell.

I probably have much to learn to achieve your level of tact.

Good morning.

I have not gone mad at all. I hope that you (and all the others) realize I have been teasing with you.

Whether we know it or not, we have all been told to go to hell more often than we think. I have ridden that train so many times, I hold a permanent pass!

(bowing to the dear Ms. Biggles) I anxiously await your diplomatic reply.

(non-threatening hugs)

Well as madness is all relative, there is a fair chance that you are indeed mad, Brian my dear. Did you not realise that SC is a figment of your imagination, as indeed am I? Everything that you take for granted has been created in your mind. You are in fact a 6-inch-high green-snot-ball-resembling creature living at the bottom of an ocean of energy......WAKE UP!!! See, it was all a dream

And why anyone would want to tell a 6-inch-high green-snot-ball-resembling creature living at the bottom of an ocean of energy to go to hell, I can't imagine. So all those times you thought people had told you to go to hell, you were just imagining it. Have some self esteem problems, do you?

LOL I take exception to you your comments. I am NOT a 6-inch-high green-snot-ball-resembling creature living at the bottom of an ocean.

I am only 5 foot 6 inches! Thank you very much!

I have no self esteem problems. (he said while kissing the mirror)

I probably am quite mad, but impishly endearingly so.
(he said prancing around the ocean floor in his best green-snot-ball tu tu.)

Okay. Go to H-E-double hockey sticks. (KIDDING!!)

"Go to hell."

If things are, as they say "Going to Hell in a handbasket" then by telling someone to go to Hell, aren't you telling them to go with the flow?

Take my Coke with you. I'll get someone who cares to get me one. I don't need your lousy Coke!

Examples you say? I bet you couldn't beat mine...

What I made up, but never actually used:
"Follow Socrates' advice to know thyself, but do it in the Biblical sense".

I shall sulk in the corner for weeks...

Certainly I could never beat yours, but any time you want, you can ...

Life's most important knowledge is self-taught.

lol
perv

Perversion is in the mind of the listener.

Please don't do that. I'm sorry. (hangs head in shame)

Oh, shush! I deserve to go sit in the corner.

Thank you, one of my many talents!

I see how you do it. Twist it around so that I'm the pervert...

Your cover-up seems effectivly amusing as well. Television commercials and choice of movies have gone from rage and target incitements to ads which dress everyone in fatigues (even the bathing beauties) and sanction seperation of parnters now. Even if it's not engineered, it's certainly at least the tangible manifestation of of a dismal collective-subconscious. Last night I heard someone joke to a woman that had her hair wrapped in a towel that that might not be such a cool thing to do lately. How can people be so ignorant? Does no one have a conscience above the herd mentality?

Heh heh heh

Only 5'6"? I'm a wincy bit taller than that (if I stand up *really* straight!) but I will comment no further - I don't want to get into an argument with *anyone* who wears a green-snot-ball tu tu. I'd hate you to think it was a comment on your fabulous taste. I got my congealed-nose-pickings tu tu just the other day. Fabulous darling!

Is that "herd" or "nerd" mentality?

Remember the Pepsi (or was it Coke?) Pop culture game, with all the latest sayings? Half of them were rude. "Talk to the hand" is undiplomatic and rude. "Whatever" is rude when it is said with the exasperated tone and rolling eyes. I can't stand that trend that being rude is supposed to be cool.

I never said that. I merely note that when we have verbal intercourse, you are usually on top.

So, one would deduce you are not a rude dude? Ahhh...dudette.
(rolling eyes)

S'not the kind of polite conversation one would expect from a proper British lady.

They are.

Ah, but I'm not a "lady" for another 3 months

NO I'm not rude at all. *Sticking out tongue* Pthththth

One time my daughter and I were waiting to use a restroom. We were nearby and facing the door. Someone walked up and stood right in front of us and faced the door. I said "Let's use the other bathrooms. She must be in more of a hurry than we are." Then we left and went to the other bathrooms. I consider my response a vary nice way to handle the situation. Some people would disagree, calling it "sarcastic" and "confrontational" when confrontation is exactly what I avoid. People receive what they expect, I guess.

Okay, go sit in the corner, and don't come out until you are ready to behave!

And take off that silly looking tutu!

Actually, I hope no-one would say "go to hell" to me, even in kind.

Don't want to

lol lol lol, isn't it though!?!?!

oooh *shivers*
Sounds kinky!

"You know, you remind me of myself when I was young and stupid!"

Diplomacy is just a nice word for hipocracy...

Here, here!

Both can be problematic I suppose.

Unfortunately, I do not know to which comment you are responding. Everyone's response came lumped under my last comment. Please clarify.

Or alternatively: "Aren't you a little old to be so naive?"

It's my tu tu and I'll wear it if I want to...
Get yer own!

There! I have my tutu on. (admires self in mirror)

Hooray! Now there are three of us in tu tus! What colour is yours?

and Brian re: nerd vs herd. I think those are opposites. A nerd is the last person you would see having the herd mentality.

Everybody has the herd mentality to some degree. It's just a question of which herd.

I don't think so. There are some people who have no herd. If I have a herd, can you tell me where it is?