The second one is better, but it seems a bit strange to me, as 'diplomatic relations' are usually between governments and not individuals. The first one makes sense to me if it is changed to "cordial relationship", which is often held between individual people.
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AnonymousThanks. So should it be: ..... 'established a cordial relationship with him'?I think that works.
AnonymousSo wouldn't the use of diplomatic works in terms of trying to convey the same information of smoothing dealing and talking to another person. And I am not using the word in a formal setting or message, just trying to emphasize that he did a good job with the way he contacted the other individual.I just don't think the term 'diplomatic relationship' i