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Is being able to deliver blunt and direct criticism without being rude a unique or rare skill?
by slmyers 11y ago
Is being able to deliver blunt and direct criticism without being rude a unique or rare skill?
- protomyth 11y agoI don't think the skill is that rare, but I think the application of the skill is rare. There tends to be external factors which might lead a person to be angry which seeps into the criticism as rudeness. I think a lot of people can deliver blunt and direct criticism to a stranger in a cool, calm manner. It's dealing with the familiar people that makes it difficult. I've watched my Dad do it and it also tends to shock the recipient when they expect some anger, etc.
- brandon272 11y agoI think that being able to effectively deliver blunt and direct criticism is rare. There are a lot of moving parts that make up the delivery. (attitude, context, tone, language, relationship, setting) I see people screw it up all the time.