Political Communication

adjective describing someone who is skilled at speaking in a persuasive or convincing manner

• The smooth tongued politician was able to persuade the crowd with his eloquent speech.
• He's so smooth tongued, he can talk his way out of any situation.
• Watch out for that smooth tongued salesman, he might try to trick you into buying something you don't need.
• Her smooth tongued words were like a soothing balm to his troubled mind.

verb to influence or persuade someone through flattery or smooth talk

• The salesman tried to wheedle the customer into purchasing the more expensive product.
• She always tries to wheedle her way out of doing chores.
• He's always trying to wheedle free drinks from the bartender.
• The politician attempted to wheedle support from undecided voters.

verb to try to persuade someone to do something by using smooth or flattering words

• The salesman tried wheedling the customer into purchasing the more expensive option.
• She's always wheedling her way into getting what she wants.
• Stop wheedling me for answers, I don't know either!
• Her wheedling smile could charm even the grumpiest of individuals.

noun a noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'non-apology' is a noun that refers to a statement that does not express genuine remorse or regret.

• The CEO issued a non-apology statement regarding the company's recent data breach.
• She gave a non-apology for forgetting her friend's birthday.
• He tried to brush off the situation with a total non-apology.
• Her non-apology was like putting a band-aid on a broken bone.

noun poll

• The deliberative poll conducted by the research institute provided valuable insights into public opinion.
• Did you hear about that deliberative poll they did last week? It was pretty interesting.
• That deliberative poll was a real eye-opener, don't you think?
• The deliberative poll acted as a mirror reflecting the diverse views of the community.

noun diplomacy

• The ambassador engaged in patio diplomacy to discuss the trade agreement with the foreign delegation.
• We decided to do a little patio diplomacy with our neighbors over a barbecue.
• Let's skip the formal meetings and do some patio diplomacy instead.
• Using patio diplomacy, the two rival gangs were able to reach a truce and avoid further violence.