If so, is it detrimental, harmful to be that way?
Why, or Why not?
2006-07-16 01:17:22 · 12 answers · asked by laughsall 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Absolutely. It's not only important what you say, but how you say it, under what circumstances, and to whom. It's all part of the art of communicating. Being brutally honest may seem fair, but thoughs who operate in this fashion usually really hate when they're treated as such. It is important to be honest and just as important to be kind!
2006-07-16 01:38:49 · answer #1 · answered by oneyed 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
When a person says what they know to be true, simply because it is true and totally disregards another persons feelings, it is called 'being honest to a fault'. Normally people temper thier words to avoid upsetting the person they are talking to...not that they are lying, just putting a pleasant spin on something that may be uncomfortable for the person that they are talking with. Being honest to a fault can be harmful to the feelings of people around you. It can push people away from you and make them avoid you if you do it all the time.
People using honesty as an excuse for hurting someones feelings are still hurting that persons feelings and suffer the same consequences as anyone that goes around hurting peoples feelings.
2006-07-16 08:35:12 · answer #2 · answered by FreddyBoy1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was just talking to a friend about this the other day. You can be genuinely honest, but still be tactful.
I've always prided myself on my honesty and try to ALWAYS tell the truth. The only problem I have with being honest is when it hurts someone else's feelings. If possible, I try to get around it without having to lie. I will give you an example.
I had an elderly friend, Angie, who always was fishing for compliments. One day, she had gotten a perm and it wasn't exactly flattering. It was awful, actually! I didn't say a word, and wasn't about to. But she came right out and said, "You didn't say anything about my perm!" I looked at her and said, "Yes! I thought your hair looked different! So you got a perm!" I said this in a cheerful tone of voice. This way, I didn't have to lie and say it looked nice when it didn't, and I was not about to say something to hurt her feelings, either. So, you can work around situations, most of the time.
2006-07-16 08:24:02 · answer #3 · answered by norman k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes if he\she thinks their opinion can't be changed because it's their opinion. it is kinda is like they truly conceited. yes it's harmful if you get beat up for giving some one harmful advice or somewhat positive but turns out to be negative outcome of that opinion. it's good to give advice but know what the situation is before you give your 2 cents.
2006-07-16 08:36:05 · answer #4 · answered by INOTFRIEND 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes a person can, but it is not harmful to be like that.
2006-07-16 08:22:16 · answer #5 · answered by Nick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. I'm that way & I end up hurting other's feelings all of the time.I've been so honest, I've gotten myself in trouble.
2006-07-16 08:23:33 · answer #6 · answered by anitababy.brainwash 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One should be if not to external world because of fear then to themselves as in this process they shall improve.
2006-07-16 08:23:52 · answer #7 · answered by Mein Hoon Na 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.... some people can't handle the truth.
2006-07-16 08:26:11 · answer #8 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
insecurity
2006-07-16 08:20:21 · answer #9 · answered by Get Over It 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't honestly know.
2006-07-16 08:35:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋