Why Being Polite Hurts You

[@therealbaglady]

People can say "no" and maintain their politeness. Not being able to say "no" is weakness, not really something to do with being polite or rude. There are people who are weak and cannot say "no" and yet vent out anger behind people's back for their own weakness. No one else to blame. Be brave, say "no" while being straightforward and polite.

[@GetByMakeItWithAlice]

@@therealbaglady good point. Great insight.

[@Trevorbailey-i7s]

Dont gaslight people just because you might hurt someones feelings. If they have hurt feelings then they need to get a thicker skin . To much wokeness these days. Too many hormones being influenced by microwaved plastics antibiotics and mrnas being pumped into meat and pesticides on ya fruit n ved and washing does not get them off once theyve leeched into the food. Just be honest is the best way even if u offend someone. And if u dont want to offend then never go out again

[@GetByMakeItWithAlice]

Thank you for your wonderful insights, Trevor. Honesty is indeed important, but there’s a difference between being honest and being intentionally hurtful. Respecting others’ feelings doesn’t mean avoiding honesty but delivering it with kindness and consideration. While people do need resilience, empathy can go a long way in fostering healthier communication and relationships. It’s not about "wokeness"-it’s about being mindful of how our words affect others, while staying true to ourselves.