i think some folks here are equating diplomacy with lying and i don't agree with that. we can share truth in a soft way or in a loud way, it is still truth. if we say it bluntly it may increase defensiveness which can get in the way of productive communication. but if we are more gentle, i have found people are often more receptive. i have experience with diplomacy and experience with bluntness and i usually prefer diplomacy. sometimes blunt seems very disrespectful to me. we honor our truth with diplomacy too.
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