He diplomatically avoided using the word "good."

Elaine nodded, diplomatically avoiding comment.

Christopher diplomatically avoided all criticism at Saturday's celebration, saying its message was that peace could be achieved through negotiations.

"It is of war that we come to speak," replied the messenger, diplomatically avoiding the other two topics which perhaps he found it awkward to discuss.

The Liverpool manager diplomatically avoided any attempt to bill this encounter as Souness versus Dalglish.

Commissioner Bud Selig called the events "improbable," diplomatically avoiding Buckner's name.

He diplomatically avoided baited questions comparing his role to Taylor's.

The Initiative report diplomatically avoids labeling any new series a probable flop.

Personally repulsed, Ben diplomatically avoided giving a direct answer.

Santos diplomatically avoided the offer, saying he would just consider it an honor similar to the honor felt by an Oscar-award nominee.