Are you "direct"
@Lindalahughes (220)
United Kingdom
April 17, 2021 9:02am CST
I have been called "direct." I know what it means, I know it's not a compliment. But quite frankly I don't care. I won't stand for any nonsense. And that's not a criminal offense.
Are you "direct" in the way you speak? Does it go down well with others?
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@RebeccasFarm (89832)
• Arvada, Colorado
17 Apr 21
Yes very and people find it very annoying.
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@RebeccasFarm (89832)
• Arvada, Colorado
17 Apr 21
@Lindalahughes Yes I wonder why they think anyone would
@Lindalahughes (220)
• United Kingdom
17 Apr 21
I think it's because they know you won't stand for their BS.
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@Lindalahughes (220)
• United Kingdom
17 Apr 21
It's frustrating and time-consuming when people act that way.
@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
17 Apr 21
Well. It depends on the person I`m talking to. If the person wants me to directly tell what I think of. Then, I will tell it but if not. Then, I`ll stay away simply telling to that person that I don`t like that kind of way 
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@Lindalahughes (220)
• United Kingdom
17 Apr 21
As you say, your approach needs to depend on the person.
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@sulynsi (2671)
• Canada
17 Apr 21
If by 'direct' you mean 'honest, forthright', then I like directness, and respect it.
If, however, 'direct' is a means to excuse rudeness or discourtesy, then no, I don't like it.
When speaking, I like this maxim:
Is it true?
Is it necessary?
Is it kind? or, is it done kindly (because sometimes, truth can be uncomfortable or even painful)
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@Lindalahughes (220)
• United Kingdom
17 Apr 21
I'm not rude, I can't stand rudeness. But I'm a firm believer in not beating around the bush. If you have something to say then say it.
@Lindalahughes (220)
• United Kingdom
17 Apr 21
That's fair, I'm not talking about blunt or rudeness. Just direct and forthrightness.
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
18 Apr 21
@Lindalahughes
There is nothing wrong with being direct. That is who you are. There are those that like directness and others that do not. I am an honest person that does not like games.
@Rashnag (30592)
• Surat, India
19 Apr 21
I am but at same time I am not rude. Have a good day. Take care
@jefferson126 (3262)
• Shenzhen, China
17 Apr 21
most of time, i speak frankly.but as for some special condition,i will think it over.because truth is unbearable and cruel for some condition.sometimes,white lies is better than directness.
@gamayngbaki (1602)
• Cebu, Philippines
17 Apr 21
It is good to be direct but there are times also when diplomacy is necessary.
@tbragg83 (14)
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17 Apr 21
There has been times I have maybe made someone uncomfortable or rubbed them the wrong way because of being direct. I don't think there is anything wrong with being direct. It has its benefits of always letting people know how you feel as not to let anyone walk all over you. I guess sometimes you have to be careful and think about how to say things before saying them.
@Chellezhere (5693)
• United States
17 Apr 21
Oh, yeah! I am very direct. Most people can handle it, and some people can't. But, I find that is only because they don't know the difference between blunt, brusque, curt, terse, rude, concise, pithy, succinct, gruff, frank, etc. Some people even think if someone projects her voice and enunciates, she is yelling. Those are the kind of people we call "snowflakes."
