Rounding the Horn
The act of politely declining, avoiding or otherwise steering clear of the African horn when confronted with its formidable size and power ostensibly so as not to appear racist.
... " Ladies of good standing shall be well advised to adhere strictly to the policy of Rounding the Horn of Africa should it be offered , deny it, snub it slap it's purple swollen face. Rebuke and refuse it's rude and rampant advances costs, for ones honour may well be at stake, whilst remaining mindful of the consequences for international relations."