What does it mean if a person is blunt?

(Entry 1 of 2) 1 being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner. he values honesty and is quite blunt about telling people what he doesn’t like about them.

What kind of person is blunt?

Blunt people have no problem telling you what they really think of you, even if (and often especially because) they love you and just have no clue how to get the words out.

How do you deal with a blunt person?

5 Tips for Handling Blunt People

  1. Personal Attack or Pattern?
  2. Filter Their Words.
  3. Address Your Discomfort.
  4. Don’t Ask Them for Advice.
  5. Reduce Contact or Totally Disconnect.

What’s the difference between being blunt and rude?

There is a vast difference in between being blunt and being inconsiderate. Bluntness refers to being abrupt and to the point but not at the cost of someone’s feelings, whereas a person is considered inconsiderate if in order to make a point, he tramples over others feelings and makes them feel worthless.

Is it rude to be blunt?

Being blunt is being honest, but often in a rude or even aggressive manner. Being direct on the other hand is being honest and genuine whilst maintaining a respectful and diplomatic way.

Can you be blunt and kind?

In telling them the truth, you’re not exactly being mean — you’re being honest, primarily for their sake. They can’t fix a problem with their behavior if they don’t know the problem exists. It’s possible to be both blunt and kind, however.

Can you be blunt nice?

And yet, it often comes down to an either-or mentality, we can be polite or we can be honest. We can either be nice or blunt. But it isn’t like that in real life, or at least it doesn’t have to be. Being blunt is telling a speaker his fly is down.

Is being blunt disrespectful?

You can often be perceived as being blunt when really you’re just being direct. Being blunt is being honest, but often in a rude or even aggressive manner. Being direct on the other hand is being honest and genuine whilst maintaining a respectful and diplomatic way.