In Reply to: "Honey, do I look fat in this dress?" posted by Frank J M on May 6, 2006 at 17:48:08:
...the ONLY response is, "Does this shirt make me look stupid?"As for the original question: no, it's cruel and gauche to use the word "crap," unless the friend asks specifically, "Does my system sound like crap?" Even then, I would probably blunt my reply. If you're asked for details--and if the friend really wants constructive criticism--confine yourself to suggesting avenues for improvement (and I don't mean carting the lot off to Goodwill). But if you value the friendship, it's usually best to dodge the question tactfully and change the subject.
Besides, if it really does sound like crap, he's no audiophile or he'd already know.
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- When asked, "Does this dress make me look fat?" - lanny 20:44:27 05/06/06 (0)