Nobody's ever said that pins are a tool of diplomacy.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I have been in meetings where a head of state will say, 'I like your tie,' to a man... or, 'I like your country because the weather's good,' or whatever. So for me, the pins in some ways were openers.
You never get to pick how you get pinned and how people perceive you.
In the world of diplomacy, some things are better left unsaid.
Ask anyone committed to Marxist analysis how many angels dance on the head of a pin, and you will be asked in return to never mind the angels, tell me who controls the production of pins.
Why are diplomatic cables secret at all?
I'm no pin-up.
The world of high-stakes international diplomacy can be rough and tumble, but it's more often than not a procession of suits and summits, protocol sessions and photo ops.
Diplomacy is fundamentally working with people, bringing people together to deal with difficult issues.
Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock.
A pin has as much head as some authors and a good deal more point.