Do people get angry at you if you speak the truth?

I think being honest has it's limits, if you know it's going to be hurtful and not constructive then don't say it, it needs to have it's positive output otherwise it's not helpful and just not proper in this world for you to say. But if you hvae to be extremely aggressive to get a point across and use harsh meanings it's most likely that the person in question just doesn't like hearing bad things and doesn't even know about this saying.

Well the truth will set you free is in the New Testament. John 8:31-32 (New International Version) 31To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." He was talking about the scribes and the laws that they put as a heavy load to the people of Israel, making them slaves for the Law while the Scribes and Spiritual leaders of his time would not do them. They live by their own laws. It is not about being honest and saying whatever pops up in your head, there is the truth, and there is a moment to speak the truth, if someone is down on their luck, do they want to hear the truth at that moment. No, finding a moment to be truthful is as important as being honest, and if the truth is going to hurt people, then do abstain from telling the truth and wait till the right moment.

Hello, I think it is depend on how you say it. sometimes you say it but the way you say it sounds like you attacking them, and some other people can't take it cuz it is too truth... well, for me... I dont really care what you say but you have to respect what you want to say to me, otherwise I will get right back at you for sure. lolz. just kidding... im not that kind of person at all.

I must agree with you! I've been in the same situation when I give my opinion. Being very truthful is not favourable to all actually. But yeah, they won't like if someone lies! All I can tell you is be careful when you tell the truth. If the fact gonna hurt someone, try giving examples and hit around the bush a lil then get to the point! Still they'll hate you, I guess we must consider ones feelings too!

I have experienced in my life that people can't handle the truth when many times the truth is staring them straight in the face. Most people I encounter when yo tell them the truth they either malice you or the ignore you. I just reach a point in my life that I start keep my distance.

Well you are right! People don't like to hear the truth but maybe it is not what you say but how you say it. Try to say it differently or give the person hides on the truth. No one like to be on the hot seat. Look at there position and try to see it there way.

oh yes... many people do because they just can't handle the truth and they only want to hear something that is nice to hear or good to their ears... that is the reality of living in a sinful world and all of us have fallen into sin as well... so that is the nature of a sinful human being as well... we prefer to hear something nice rather than the truth as we don't want to look bad and get hurt... take care and have a nice day...

It all depends on just what sort of truth you are saying and also how you are saying it, etc. For example, your friend has a really bad hair-do going on. It would be rude to walk up and tell her that she looked horrible if she did not ask. Also remember that some truths are simply your opinions and not necesarilly facts. As I said it all depends on the situation, how you say it and what your motives are for saying it. I think most truths can be told in a kind way rather than hurtful.

That is the irony of it. I have heard about the saying that the truth shall set you free, sad to note that there are those that tell the truth and paid for their life. Well, in normal situations, there are people who cannot afford to handle even the slightest comment about their appearance, their attitude. So we have to lie a little bit unless that person is really your friend and accepts your criticism in a positive manner.

when i was in high school i oftentimes get this reaction. till i took up psychology as a degree in college and was able to find out that people getting angry when you get brave to speak the truth would be lessened if one only tells the truth if asked to. otherwise, they just get a diplomatic answer .

Truth told depends on how others look at it, or on how you say it. If you tell the truth in a way where perhaps no one wanted to know, or hear it then of course it will be offensive to them. Truth hurts, but sometimes, you have to keep that truth to yourself. Like keeping a secret, if someone tells you to keep a secret then you do it, even if it's something that you want to share or say. Even if it's some sort of truth that will hurt someone, you have to keep it to yourself. Sometimes truth can ruin another persons life, and although it IS good to be honest and it IS good to share truth, it WILL hurt. Think about this next time you start telling the truth, if there is something that a certain person needs to know, share it with only that person, don't say it in front of others, because THAT is why people get upset. Not just the truth hurting but letting the world know, may be something that someone else didn't want the world to know at all. In other words, think before you speak.

hi, well the reason they don't like to hear the truth from you is just because they hoped for something better and when you finally tell them the truth they somehow get the feeling it was due to you that it happened that way, i have been there too, they just hope for the best and don't want something to happen bad and when i tell them it has gone bad, they just say "you had to say that!" and they turn away, it happens i don't know why sometimes people assume it that somehow it was because of me that it happened maybe it's just because i am the first one to know and tell the others, i don't tent to be like that by the way...

It depends on the kind of truth that you are stating as well s the circumstances, My experince with telling the truth has been mixed . But by and large I have found people handling it pretty well ,though intially they might be disgruntled,but most of the times they secretly appreciate the fact that you have the guts to utter the truth . Also it is much easier to speak the truth than lying .

Rouge good topic btw lol umm 1 its beter to be truthfull then a lieer even thow it gets some people pissed . No you dont need to be nice to everyone but its nice to be curdious and pollite to people but if u want to be u can be like i can be at times lol . -dylan D

noo but few peoples who have lier they get angryy

I think it has a lot to do with how tactful you are with the truth. I've been called tactless a few times, just because I don't prefer to sugar coat the truth and have it misconstrued by whoever I'm giving my opinion to. Also how insecure the other person is has a lot to do with how well they take critism. I was actually watching Grey's Anatomy a little while ago, and she said "The truth about the truth is that it hurts, so we lie". Lying can get you into many a pickle. So I say tell the truth when you feel it needs to be said, but be aware that a lot of the time your truth is just your opinion...

Speaking the truth is like a double edged sword. There again, it depends on the situation surrounding it. Sometimes you have to take a look at the situation and see how sensitive it is and base how you respond on that. It sounds like people are pretty much saying they dont want their feelings hurt when they say dont say that, or that's not nice, etc. I feel that if someone doesn't want to hear the truth then dont ask the question. Sometimes after one thinks about what you tell them then they realize you are right. Personally, I had much rather someone tell me the truth than a lie. Granted I may get mad, but I will appreciate them more for it in the end.

sometimes people do get angry but if that is the way you want to speak then who is to judge you. Sometimes people should hear you out and know that you only did that because you are a straightforward person

I would say that its better to be sorry now than later. Its a pretty bitter pill to swallow, but people do feel agitated when something is told to them in honesty. It may hurt them then and there, but think of the repurcussions they might have had to face, had you not told them. It takes a lot of guts to walk up to a friend and say, "What you did just now, was not right." But, hang on, its better to be told by a friend than a stranger, because the tone and language could be hard to digest.