Честный ответ – это хорошо, но есть один нюанс Both “direct” and “blunt” mean you aren’t hiding anything. But the vibe is completely different! You can be direct and still keep your friends. - direct = прямой, прямолинейный // going straight to the point If you choose to be blunt, you might need to make new friends. 😅 - blunt = неуклюже откровенный, вплоть до грубости When you’re direct, you say what’s real, but you also keep the listener’s feelings in mind. When you’re blunt, you drop the truth bomb 💣! You don’t soften your words at all. - Direct speech = honesty PLUS empathy. - Blunt speech = honesty MINUS empathy. At work: - Direct: “Your slides are good, but maybe fewer words would make them stronger.” - “Tell it like it is” - Blunt: “Your slides are way too long. No one’s going to read all that.” - “Brutally honest” to the point of being RUDE. At home: - Direct: “I think a shorter style might suit you better.” - Blunt: “Your haircut is really unflattering.” That’s the magic of word choice. #YuryDictum_compare_words Fun fact. The word “blunt” originally meant “dull” or “not sharp” (тупой) — ironic, right? P.S. Wanna share this post with a friend who’s too good at being “honest”?