Re: Languages, languages ... express yourselves
11 years ago
Pipette:
Oui, subjectives ... mais polis.
Savoir choisir et exprimer les polis mots et opinions, tout cela pour l'enrichment d'esprit et de la passion partagee par tous les parfum afficionados.
Now I will switch into English - for the benefit of mostly English participants. Although I have a fascination with all things French, especially perfumes and love to practise,
the above text is translated as follows:
"Yes, subjective ... but polite.
To know how to choose and express polite words and opinions, all that for the enrichment of the mind and of the passion which is shared by all the perfume afficionados."
Cheers.
I think that it is good to be honest in the reviews. It's difficult to be polite beyond any criticism because some people will think that anything negative that is said about a perfume they love is rude, no matter how courteously worded.
I could say, "I find the blend to be, somewhat unpleasant." That statement could be interpreted as rude by a super-sensitive person that loves that particular perfume. So it is difficult to write anything if you consider anything that could be possibly construed as impolite.
Also, to say that XYZ perfume smells like something only a filthy drug addicted prostitute high on crack would wear is very insulting by personal association, but what if the person knows EXACTLY what that smells like, literally, and REALLY MEANS IT.
To use explicitly foul language and profanity is generally offensive and that perhaps is avoidable, although what shall we do if it is used in a complimentary fashion to express extreme delight?
So where to draw the line? It's an interesting idea but hard to be completely equitable in enforcing censorship without pushing your own personal socio/political views.