Mincing Words

I hear people talking with pride about the fact that they don't mince words, they are straight shooters, they don't sugar coat it.

It's ONE THING to want to be honest. To give frank and fearless advice. But sometimes it can be code for not needing to care about how you affect other people.

When you want to tell it like it is, curb that impulse for a minute and check how you are feeling. Are you cranky? Are you wanting to boost your status or ego?

What is the outcome you really want and will it be served by delivering your message this way?

> Don't mince words, but don't butcher people's feelings either.

> Don't be a straight shooter if you are going to seriously injure someone.

>Don't sugar coat it, but a spoonful helps the medicine go down.

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