Do we have an obligation to be totally honest?
I’m not talking about cruel talk regarding an unflattering outfit choice. I’m speaking of kind words for the of an individual. I’m speaking of telling a student that do not have the marks to enter the university of their choosing, or the teenage band that practises in the garage next door to you that they just might need to be successful at something else.
I’m not talking about cruel talk regarding an unflattering outfit choice. I’m speaking of kind words for the of an individual. I’m speaking of telling a student that do not have the marks to enter the university of their choosing, or the teenage band that practises in the garage next door to you that they just might need to be successful at something else.
When do we tell someone the truth? Perhaps we shouldn’t at
11:30pm to the musical boys next door. Our choice of words might be just a
little… strained.
Do we tell the less than literary in our adult evening class
that four strung together sentences do not make for enjoyable reading. The same
student who has already written 300 pages of their personal biography and is
looking for a publisher? How much truth can a person handle? Are they ready
for? Do they actually want?
Do we tell the office newbie that she needs to cover her
dishes in the microwave? Do we share with a walking/running partner that if
they just…their gait would improve? Do we tell the service rep at our bank that
they need to go ask for help after they’ve struggled with a task for ten minutes? Do we
interrupt two coworkers as they finish their conversation while you're waiting to be
served?
Such a fine line it is, being assertive in honouring yourself and
just being old-fashioned rude.
What is your experience in giving and receiving the truth (according
to the person speaking)?
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