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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Here's the thing: some people will not understand (or will choose not to understand) if you aren't blunt. Like sometimes to set a boundary, you have to be blunt in order to be clear. And if you have people in your life who like to push boundaries and see what they can get away with, you may need to eschew etiquette in favor of clarity.

Also, I've had people in my life who will use taking offense at my bluntness as a manipulation tactic. When you give them a clear "no" they immediately flip to "you're mean." But this becomes disingenuous if you've already attempted the polite, nice version of "no" and they have just ignored it over and over again.[/quote]

Absolutely.  Blunt is a poor word choice, though isn’t it? It’s being candid, direct.  It’s refreshing. If someone is being rude, it’s best to be direct with them, while also being aware the person may not intend to be rude. So, OP needs to assess each situation, and if it’s a repeat offender perhaps set some boundaries. As others said, it’s best to let small things go or use a little humor. [/quote]

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