Whats the difference between blunt and rude?
By 3cardmonte
@3cardmonte (5098)
June 5, 2009 2:09pm CST
Is there a difference?
When someone says that their friend is blunt or very hones, lets face it they mean rude don't they?
When did being rude become socially acceptable?
Where does bluntness end and rudeness begin (if there is a difference)
It's kind of like sayiing to someone that they look "well" we all know what that means!
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4 responses
@friendship4lyfe (520)
• Saint Lucia
5 Jun 09
There is a difference between blunt and rude.Blunt is to be straight forward,where as rude is to be impolite,crude or improper.I can be blunt and you wont feel offended but if i am rude you would feel bad.To be blunt is the same as being an honest open person.The line is recognizable between the blunt and rude.
@jesssp (2712)
• Canada
5 Jun 09
I think the biggest difference is whether or not it needs to/should be said. If someone asks you something and your answer is maybe not music to their ears but is straight forward, direct and to the point then to me that's being blunt. But if you offer up straight forward, direct and to the point advice or opinions when they are not asked for or wanted then that can be considered rude. Plus things like tone and tact make the difference. Telling someone they should really use deodorant when you're alone with them is blunt, loudly telling them in front of a room full of people is rude.
@wenjule (107)
• Jamaica
7 Jun 09
There is a difference between bluntness and rudeness. Being blunt means you say something as is instead of beating around the bush. Rudeness on the other hand means that the person deliberately ensures that his/her responses are offensive and meant to cause some amount of embarassment.
@FreeAgent (39)
• United States
5 Jun 09
Blunt: "I just don't think that dress works for you."
Rude: "Your too fat for that dress, get another one."
