My profession is basically to be extremely polite and not upset anybody at all times. I've become very good at saying something without actually saying it (but in the nicest possible way). The problem here is that, as a result, people often don't trust my opinion even when I'm 100% honest about it because they know I'm good at being polite.
There must be a happy medium between bluntness and polite dishonesty, but I've not been able to find it.
When you are asked an opinion question now, what is the process your brain goes through before you answer? I mean, do you consciously think "I need to phrase this carefully or they're going to get upset?" It strikes me that I'd have to be more skilled at language to think that and still respond - I'd spend time just staring at them not quite sure what to say.
I cannot explain why (and don't feel you have to listen to this whole piece) but this is the music I heard in my head reading your piece:
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Date: 2016-02-01 09:47 am (UTC)There must be a happy medium between bluntness and polite dishonesty, but I've not been able to find it.
When you are asked an opinion question now, what is the process your brain goes through before you answer? I mean, do you consciously think "I need to phrase this carefully or they're going to get upset?" It strikes me that I'd have to be more skilled at language to think that and still respond - I'd spend time just staring at them not quite sure what to say.
I cannot explain why (and don't feel you have to listen to this whole piece) but this is the music I heard in my head reading your piece:
Hurray Team Clueless!