How to Be Brutally Honest

Have you ever known people who really need to know the truth? It seems that most people will lie when asked questions by people as if their breath smells, if they have body odor, or if they look good in that outfit. It is easier on you to just say what they want to hear but it is not really the right thing to do. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• The ability to tell someone something that they may not want to hear without hurting their feelings or causing enemies.

How to Be Brutally Honest

1. Speak truthfully but avoid being negative all of the time. Be brutally honest but also be kind at times.
2. Remember to differentiate between fact and just your opinion. In other words, your opinion may be that a friend looks fat in that outfit. However, it would be a fact if a friend had a bad body odor.
3. Share your true thoughts when asked and sometimes you may have to say something even when not asked. If your friend has some bogus breath, you have to tell them.
4. Tell your friend if they are making a fool of themselves about a relationship they may be in. You can say what is on your mind and let them know but still stand behind them even when they make stupid choices.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are fortunate enough to have a friend that you know will always be honest with you, that friend has a special value. Remember that sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind.