a placid sky

Communication styles.
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A person can
speak
ask
tell
(don't-ask-don't-tell)
rant
complain
make a big deal, haranguing, demanding, about a small thing
take an important thing in calm stride
affect a style of cool unconcern -- a light touch
dramatize ("I'm-freaking-out-here!")
clamor

A wonderful Newsweek article about Bunny Mellon contains this: Mrs. Mellon is quoted as saying to the reporter, "I'll have to put my trust in you and God. Write it nice, friendly, nongossipy. Be kind. Calm it down, calm it down."
Got my vote.

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