“Mm, I guess that is something to take into consideration. But, again with respect, sometimes the best way to deliver criticism is not to sugar coat words. It might not necessarily make friends, but the best truths are often the hardest ones to hear and you can’t make light of some of those truths. Even if one may want to."
A pause and a frown.
"It’s not entirely fair to judge a person simply on the fact that their way of telling the truth may inadvertently hurt that person’s feelings. But I assure you, even in his criticism is he polite."
"While I agree with you on principle, there are many situations in which a certain degree of tact is required. As the son of the Superintendent General of Japan and the head of the Wickham Charitable Funding Association in England, his proper conduct is incredibly important. Especially with how famous he is in his own right in both countries.
"Objective criticism should be polite, yes, but sometimes it is best to not voice the opinion at all… particularly if it’s not going to result in any positive change, anyway.”