What is the point of the word part "EU"? In the real world, I mean--not the weird, sheltered, hole-in-the-wall existence of an English teacher?
(--question adapted from anonymous)
Well...
EUphemisms--nice way of saying rude things.
Example: Does my tan look natural?
Euphemism: Um, yes, you've got a deep golden glow.
The truth: You look like a carton of Sunny D.
Mastery of the euphemism is crucial to succeeding in life, making friends, and influencing people.
