Tag: Plain Speaking Doesn’t Mean Honest

In our culture, there’s an automatic assumption that plain speaking means someone is being honest. Surely, no one would be that blunt (A.K.A. rude) unless they meant what they were saying! Nope. Just like roundabout speaking doesn’t necessarily mean someone is lying, plain speaking doesn’t mean honest. Other Reasons for Plain Speaking Lying: People think that people who are blunt are honest, right? Let say someone...