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I'm a grammar pedant because I like to help people who write "must of" and confuse it's and its.

• humanrebar 11y ago
  I'm in the same boat. I find it a sign of care and respect that we try to help each other become better. Who cares more, the person who lets you know you have something green between your teeth or the person who pretends it's not there? Do I always politely point out embarrassing details to my friends? Nope. I'm actually most likely to point them out to my friends who appreciate (or at least can handle) that sort of constructive criticism. In this way, honest feedback from me is a sign of respect. Meaning, to some degree, if I feel I have to keep things from you to protect your feelings, I don't believe my communication skills and your emotional intelligence allow for that sort of exchange. That is, I'm too much of a jerk and you're too sensitive for me to point out that your have bad breath. Does having food between your teeth matter? Not ultimately. But saving people from quiet judgment from others matters, surely.