A handy 1-10 scale measuring the level of diplomacy in a statement or exchange.
-1 - rude, hostile
0 - emotionally honest
1 - blunt
2-3 - frank and direct
4-6 - normal politeness
7-8 - diplomatic flattery. marketing-speak.
10 - obfuscated so as to prevent understanding. consultants and lawyers.
12 - deliberately communicates different things to different listeners