Yep. And some people just aren't receptive to bad news, no matter the style used or the culture. So you might see someone who's very matter-of-fact and direct,

Yep. And some people just aren't receptive to bad news, no matter the style used or the culture. So you might see someone who's very matter-of-fact and direct, critical of everyone, but that crumbles at the smallest feedback that isn't praise.