Being real or just an excuse to be rude???

@romzz05 (572)
Philippines
August 1, 2010 9:06am CST
When people argue or had a misunderstanding and was advised to act accordingly they'll just say "Nagpapakatotoo lang ako" Im just being real. Like they're proud of their action. Why do some people use this phrase when they are being tactless. I mean we are human and people should be careful in words and action if we act carelessly and hurt other people and the only thing we could say is nagpapakatotoo lang ako how are we different from animals that just act on pure instinct. Reason is what makes us human and using sound reasoning even when angry is what make us real. Whats your opinion on this???
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@aaronfyzeon (1920)
• Philippines
1 Aug 10
You really cannot do something about it if that is their attitudes. If they always want to be good then they always can be the most nice person in the world. It realy depends upon the person they are dealing with if they like them or not. If these people doesn't like the people around them then they will just have to be rude. That is the normal instinct.
@romzz05 (572)
• Philippines
1 Aug 10
That's when tolerancecomes in. But i guess there are people that rubs you in the wrong way and can't help but to be annoyed but you can still be at least civil to them. I don't equate it to being plastic.
@xtedaxcvg (3189)
• Philippines
2 Aug 10
I guess it depends on the person saying it. It all boils down to attitude and perspective. I guess most people who are in power are like the ones being described here in this post. It's just plain sad and wrong.
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@sender621 (14893)
• United States
1 Aug 10
Usually a statement like that comes off showing rudeness. maybe they think it's funny or cute to say when they don't have anything valuable to contribute. If all that can be offered is being real, they should just stay out of the conversation.
@Metatronik (6199)
• Pasay, Philippines
2 Aug 10
It depends on person sometimes it is reasonable especially if that is constructive criticism but sometimes he does not have credibility to say such things then he is excusing it obviously. That kind of people are obviously pathetic in the sense that they are hiding something about themselves too of course something that is also stinky or even fishy. But then if you make rebuttal against them I bet you they will be annoyed of what you are saying about them. Being real is overrated. If you are just being real then it does not mean you are excuse from the wrong doings.
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@arakawaii (270)
• Philippines
2 Aug 10
I think you can be real without being rude, actually we always find excuses for the things we know we did wrong, we always have that defense mechanism almost of the time or the denial factor. I remember a tv show where one persons find herself being true when she acts rudely, maybe she's being true that she is rude that's how I see it.
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@diogz22 (516)
• Philippines
1 Aug 10
I'm just being real, which is the equivalent of "Nagpapakatotoo lang ako" is a lame excuse done by individuals unknowingly. But honestly i myself also use this phrase sometimes but that does not mean that I did not use sound reasoning and logic. I sometimes use the phrase to emphasize what I mean.
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@gelay07 (588)
• Philippines
3 Aug 10
one characteristic of us filipinos is that we cannot accept straightforward or honest opinion because we easily get slighted and because of that we tend to keep our thoughts to ourselves or would only complain when the person involve is no longer around. This is one thing i would want to change, im trying to let my feelings be known or my thoughts be out rather than keeping it to myself. i think its healthy that way, you don't have to hold grudges to the people you get involve with.
• Philippines
1 Aug 10
but if the person has no SENSE regarding the feelings of other people, then that's not really worth of being honest. i personally don't want that kind of people because they are hurting others, that's why they get the karma in the end, for being tactless. for me, i don't want to have enemies but i surely don't like being pushed around.
• Philippines
1 Aug 10
Being real somehow's what an individual needs in Him/Her to better get the real point or reaction from a particular observant or an audience perhaps. It's somewhat most Filipinos should adhere to move on and see what's the negative side in you. You see, most Filipinos are too sensitive for others that negatively they tend to hide what's the real truth just to make others comfortable and not feel bad about what your saying. The thing is " for me " to be constructive enough, i think we should be tact and straight so that the person or the listener would know his/her mistakes and later on make some adjustments to be able to moved on. This is the key word that makes " not all " but most Filipinos go backwards instead of moving on " ACCEPTANCE " . When you accept your deficiencies, I think you will never feel bad about what others are saying tactlessly, you should be thankful instead.
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