Quote Originally Posted by Goji1639 View Post
No reason to get bogged down in semantics. I could point out that someone's fat, poor, short, bald, etc. in front of other people and watch as they become uncomfortable and humiliated, but it's a petty thing to do.


Being honest is certainly not always the best policy; that's just something adults say to children because they don't feel like explaining the nuances of social interaction to them.

When determining whether or not being honest is a good or bad idea you need to read the situation and apply a certain level of common sense to it. In your case honesty seems to mainly involve criticism of people. In many situations, however, criticism isn't necessary or useful; it just creates conflict. It's your job to recognize those situations, apply logic, and realize that it would be best for everyone if you kept your criticisms to yourself.
I am sorry I woefully disagree. I do think people should be 100% honest with everyone they encounter, people should know where they stand with everyone so they can better protect and associate with individuals that align with their personality. This is how is wish to be treated, and it is how I treat others.

If conflict stems from factual remakes then the person who resorts to conflict just shows their own insecurities and general weak will. Nothing ever needs to result in conflict, unless by conflict you mean a civil discourse then that is fine and I welcome on any front. I think the world would be a better place if people we able to be honest all around. I know I personally find it refreshing when someone is 100% honest with me, and at the work place with my team they have also told me as such outside of one person that they appreciate that they know for a fact where I always stand with them.

I also find it easier to work with someone I do not like or does not like me if we are upfront regarding our own personal view of one another. After we let that baggage out we are free to respect one another for the quantifiable qualities like work ethic or quality of work. I do not like everyone on my team as people, but I respect them as teammates and workers because I respect their work.

I view the world vastly different from most and I get this, but this is how I live I respectfully disagree that honest is not the best policy.