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Are you frank or blunt?

bingskee @bingskee (5234) • Philippines 23 Nov 11

I classify myself as frank only. I try to always give regard for the feelings of others but I am straightforward. Every time there are issues at work, I do not hesitate to directly address it, or if there is a controversy that...

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So why do people seem to equate blunt honesty with RUDENESS and accept it??

mommyboo @mommyboo (13174) • United States 4 Apr 09

Excuse me but is everybody blind? There are many differences between being honest with somebody and being blunt and rude. I don't see why people tend to equate the two and believe that in order to be straighforward and not mince...

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Would you rather someone be blunt, sugar coat the truth?

nascar_girl_4jr @nascar_girl_4jr (315) • United States 23 Feb 07

My last boyfriend was constantly embarassed because of my outspoken ways. I am a very blunt, outspoken and direct person, but he would find it embarassing when I would SAY what everyone else was THINKING. I always figured that...

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