#27: Brutally Honest
As this person points out, people often like to label themselves “brutally honest” and take pride in their honesty. Sure, honesty is a great thing, and we’d all be better off if we were all honest with each other. And don’t even get us started on politicians and how we deserve more honesty and integrity from them.
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But – and it’s a big but – you shouldn’t take pride in being “brutally honest” if you’re going to be brutal toward others and justify it as honesty.