"Prince Saltykov, as I understand it, did not say something about what you say to the owner in person. So Saltykov did not offend his host."
Yes, that is exactly what I meant: he did it behind his back. And this is exactly what I do not like.
But enough about that: we obviously have different criteria of " proper behavior", and since Prince S. is dead, we cannot change anything:-)
However, I have a different angle on the same story, addressing not ethical but very practical issues that may be of greater interest to the Forumites.
I am not at home now, rather far away from my library. In the evening I shall try to concoct another missive, less controversial but more interesting this time:-) OK?
|