Here is a rather fascinating list of ways to linguistically avoid reality:
http://iteslj.org/Lessons/Alkire-Euphemisms.html
You're not fat, you're just
overweight! America doesn't bomb other countries, we send in
air support! I'M NOT GOING TO A BROTHEL, I'M GOING TO A
MASSAGE PARLOR!
Why is the world so sensitive? Part of the world's problems seems to be the inability to face our problems.