You think that you friend is a boastful show off, should you tell them?
2006-12-17 00:04:47 · 12 answers · asked by elitemaster79 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Yes. Honesty is always the best policy. I know, I know it sounds cliche' but it became one for a reason. Just because he is a friend does not mean you can't speak up. I want to know what my friends really think of me; I am probably not going to change if I don't see a need but it's good to know how they feel. Now, if be boastful and a show off hurts you in any way then you might want to rethink the friendship. However, true Friend would at least listen regardless if he felt you were right. (Search within you to make sure you're not jealous of your friend.)
2006-12-17 00:14:46 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should let them know you are not going to back down to the boastfulness if you feel like they are crossing your boundaries and getting out line, yes I definitely would speak my mind and let them know They are not just going to disrespect you and , and I would say something In a nice and stern, and confident way if possible. All ways stand up for yourself, and dint let people or friends, or any body for that matter treat you bad. If they are real friends they will except you the way you are or if not then find new friends.
2006-12-17 01:40:45 · answer #2 · answered by Judy B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question, and one of the most often thought of questions around, I'll bet. I have friends like that, and often I'm tempted to do that. However, I try to remember that 'it takes all kinds'; in other words, we're all different. You can't change your friend anymore than they can change you. Only time and experience may have an affect. I keep my thoughts to myself. I love my friends and even though they can get to the point of irritating me sometimes, because I'm quite the opposite, I let them be themselves. They be them, I be me. LOL Hope this helps some.
2006-12-17 00:08:24 · answer #3 · answered by merlin_steele 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no way to avoid hurting her feelings, but honesty will be the least painful. Tell her straight up, but don't be mean about it. Don't ignore her afterwards. Call her and make sure she is doing okay. You never know, maybe she feels the same.
2016-05-23 01:47:47 · answer #4 · answered by Claire 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Life's too short. DOn't let people live in the illusion of their greatness. Do your job and give them a reality check. If they are a real friend, they would respect your opinion.
2006-12-17 00:07:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe. If something is bothering you about them you should probably tell it to them. The key though is to tell it to them in a nice way which means no screaming, or swearing. Maybe once they know they can fix it.
2006-12-17 00:08:25 · answer #6 · answered by skalkosa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a freind like that when they say something kinda interesting just tell them ding ding ding finally someone with an I.Q above that of a mountain goat ! haha this might help a litte bit .
2006-12-17 00:08:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do it right, you might be doing your friend a big favour. Does anybody else agree with you or is it just you who thinks this? Tread gently.
Season's greetings.
2006-12-17 00:08:20 · answer #8 · answered by lou b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, yes, tell them, before things get out of hand. If this person is truly your friend, they will understand your blunt assessment of their behavior. Good luck!
2006-12-17 00:07:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you dislike their behavior so much, time to find a new friend.
2006-12-17 00:06:03 · answer #10 · answered by MsFancy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋