158. Euphemisms

What To Say When You Don’t Want To Offend Anyone:

• pushy = “has initiative”
• smells bad = “fragrant”
• not talented = “working on developing his potential”
• clumsy = “physical in surprising ways”
• messy = "collector with varied interests displayed in a non-structured style"
• eavesdropper = “always in the know”
• nosy = “extremely interested in others”
• late = "not confined by traditional time restraints"
• tacky dresser = “brave wardrobe choices”
• gossipy = “creative story-teller”
• thief = "unclear on proper boundaries of possession"
• bratty = “energetic”
• watches too much TV, couch potato = "unwinds through meditation, or sometimes with media outlets"
• emails too much = "likes to stay connected"
• wastes time = "sometimes a tad bit unfocused"
• fat = "appreciates delicious food, somewhat of a gourmet"
• horrible driver = "risk-taker"
• won't leave the house = "risk-averse" 
• lazy = “tired”
• mentally unstable, possibly dangerous = "confused"
• interrupts constantly = “wants to be involved in the conversation”
• loser = “second place winner”
• no = “sure, let me get back to you”
• I don't have time for that = "What a great opportunity for someone else!"
• ugly = “plain, but in a good way”
• ugly= “wholesome, all natural”
• unattractive = “earthy”
• tastes bland = “I’m sure some people like it, my palate is just not very developed”
• poison = see above
• disgusting = ditto
• rip off, waste of money = “cost-prohibitive”
• piece of junk = "mass-produced"
• hung-over = “touch of the flu”
• hung-over = “stomach bug”
• obnoxious = “really social, almost what I would consider too social”
• loud = “bothering my ear-drums a little bit”
• old = “not really that old”
• old = “what do you consider old?”
• yucky interior of a house, including 1970’s avocado-green shag carpeting = “slightly dated décor”
• ready to gut entire house = “might need some minor updates”
• mean, not helpful = “seems busy”
• downright ignores you = "distracted"
• bitchy = "not that friendly"
• hate her, can’t be in the same room with her = “I don’t know her that well”
• opinionated = “likes to blog”

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