It's not diplomatic to use "we" in that situation; it's passive-aggressive.
That happens ALL THE TIME here. I think it's worse because chaplaincy training is all about Group Dynamics and Supportive Listening and other assorted touchy-feelyness, and they don't know how to turn it off when practicality and clarity are more needed than warm fuzzy feelings.
I didn't read Kathy's link but now am CRAVING falafel. Do I ditch my leftovers and go get a falafel???
Ooooh, I DO love falafel. I better keep an eye on myself. I'm pretty shifty.
Do I ditch my leftovers and go get a falafel???
Only if you HATE AMERICA.
Every time you eat falafel the baby jesus beats a kitten.
Do you really want that on your head?
I thought that said "Every time you eat falafel the baby jesus EATS a kitten."
To which I say, both are good eatin'.
Only if you HATE AMERICA.
well, I really, really love falafel!!!
I was going to say "the baby jesus fucks a kitten" but that just seemed too evil
Wait, I thought falafel-loving meant either suspiciously peacenik lefty-veg or pro-Israel. My shopping list needs its own wiki.