The exhibition oriental weapons "The Mortal Beauty" of private collections in Russia,

ariel · 21st January 2016, 06:40 PM

"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?

21st January 2016, 06:40 PM	#11
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	"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?