Diplomatically: One's ability to say *f*** you* with a smile on one's face

This took place on a BA flight between Johannesburg
and London. A white woman, about 50 years old, was
seated next to a black man. Obviously disturbed by
this, she called the air Hostess. "Madam, what is the
matter," the hostess asked. "You obviously do not see
it then?" she responded. " You placed me next to a
black man. I do not agree to sit next to someone from
such a repugnant group. Give me an alternative seat."
Be calm please," the hostess replied. "Almost all
the places on this flight are taken. I will go to see
if another place is available." The Hostess went away
and then came back a few minutes later. "Madam, just
as I thought, there are no other available seats in
the economy class. I spoke to the captain and he
informed me that there is also no seats in the
business class either. All the same, we still have
one place in the first class." Before the woman could
say anything, the hostess continued: "It is not usual
for our compa! ny to permit someone from the economy
class to sit in the first class.. However, given the
circumstances, the captain feels that it would be
scandalous to make someone sit next to someone so
disgusting." She turned to the black guy, and said,
"Therefore, Sir, if you would like to, please collect
your hand luggage, a seat awaits you in first class.
At that moment, the other passengers who were shocked
by what they had just witnessed stood up and
applauded.