I'm pretty blunt and honest, and I am aware that it doesn't endear me to too many people. I just have a sense that if something really needs to be said, then I'll say it without sugar-coating words...and however it is recieved is up to the reciever...it's not really my business. I used to worry about upsetting people...but I got past that. Usually when it upsets them it indicates that the truth has surfaced, and of course they don't like it...but I can't abide lies. I'm a bit schizo that way...hate lies...hate em! Of course, I don't like hearing the truth either but if I had the choice, I'd rather be hurt by the truth than disrespected with a lie!
Of course, in different contexts I can be diplomatic, like in the workplace where I could get sacked for speaking my mind too bluntly...so I temper it.
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