Whilst trying to assert our views on others, and respond to others views, it is important that what we say is in no danger of being taken out of context, and causing unnecessary hurt feelings to others.
I am guilty of this abdication of good manners, when in my effort to be humourous, I come very close to, and may even inadvertently, cross the boundary of what is acceptable or not.
So, today, when I called China, a, "Cheeky Cow", I had no idea of knowing how it would be received.
Fortunately for me, I
think it was accepted in the humourous way it was presented, but I had no way of knowing if China had just had a bad day, and would not appreciate such a comment.
Therefore, we gentlemen need to guard our comments, no matter how well intentioned, to ensure that on this thread, chivalry not only survives, but thrives.
My sincere apologies, China, my comment was uncalled for and really was not funny.
I just hope that you will be gracious enough to overlook my error.
Who knows. such comments can cause
turmoil.