Ǎizi miànqián, mò shuō duǎn huà.*

矮子面前, 莫說短話。

Lit In front of short people, don't talk about shortness.

Fig One should not discuss others' shortcomings in their presence (in order to avoid hurting their feelings).

Note [See also dāngzhe ǎirén below.]

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