Is it better to be blunt or subtle?

[The 2020 New Member]

Talk about it.

Consistency obviously makes all the difference but I tend to be more blunt with folks when I actually speak. Body language is sometimes a bit more up in the air, but because I know a little bit about it, I tend to take a deliberate stance. My posture and what I do with my hands are more often then not consciously open or closed. I would consider that blunt or bold.

You're already sharing your trite views on race relations, why not speak on how you speak?

 

[Silkk]

Blunt, dont be a p*ssy but also dont be disrespectful

 

[WaveCapsByOscorp™]

I'm a man of few words, so both methods appeal to me...

 

[Colicat]

The middle.... tactfully explicit

 

[The 2020 New Member]

The middle.... tactfully explicit

ok nietzsche

the tact implies that you're being subtle, does it not?

 

[The Nigerian]

The world belongs to the ones who are bold enough to take it.

Ownership is not subtle.

 

[Vandelay]

The world belongs to the ones who are bold enough to take it.

Ownership is not subtle.

Bold is the correct word, but bold is not synonymous with blunt.

If you're always blunt, you won't make it very far in life.

Some people are too stupid or don't respect subtly.

A balance is necessary.

 

[The Mad Titan]

Blunt, dont be a p*ssy but also dont be disrespectful

People have no ideal how to distinguish between the two.

 

[swimmingpools]

Direct and respectful.

 

[mtu wa chuma]

Surely it depends on each circumstance

 

[The Mad Titan]

I think with friends and family and in a work setting its better to be more subtle, with blunt honesty follow through's.

When it comes to you're random everyday person's its better to be blunt and upfront and not disrespectful.

 

[Envy]

Depends on who you're dealing with, really.
I appreciate it when people are blunt. However don't confuse being blunt with being rude and disrespectful!
Other people can't handle bluntness.

 

[mtu wa chuma]

The middle.... tactfully explicit

Classic smart dumbery

 

[Colicat]

ok nietzsche

the tact implies that you're being subtle, does it not?

Not really

Subtle implies understating your purpose... Tact implies respect for the people, topic, purpose, etc


You can be direct and respectful at the same time

 

[The 2020 New Member]

You can be direct and respectful at the same time

maybe you can. not be. I tell these nikkas straight up that they can't get none of this!

not without flashing a knot or a ATM receipt.

2015 is the year of the Ho.