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Directness and softness

About saying things straight without turning harsh, and gently without turning vague.

25 statements, about 4 minutes

What the result will show

  • Clarity whether people take your words as you meant them
  • Softening saying an unpleasant thing without wounding
  • Hinting hinting instead of naming what you want
  • Firmness holding your ground under pressure, without rudeness
  • Respect where straight talk turns into harshness

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1I say what I mean
2People often take my words differently than I meant
3I call things by their names
4I take a long time to get to the point
5My requests are usually understood the first time
6I can say something unpleasant without wounding
7To be gentle I leave out the main thing
8I choose words to suit the person
9My softening blurs the meaning
10I can be honest and kind at the same time
11I expect people to work it out themselves
12I hint instead of asking
13I state what I need directly
14I take offence when a hint is missed
15I prefer saying it to implying it
16I can stand my ground without rudeness
17Under pressure I agree with things I do not agree with
18I calmly repeat my position when it is not heard
19It is easier for me to give in than to explain
20I say no when that is my real answer
21My directness does not become rudeness
22I excuse harshness as "just being honest"
23I think about how my words will land
24People have told me I am too blunt
25I apologise when I have been too blunt

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