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Debbie

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You are so right, parents do love there kids art work. My grand kids give there’s to me and some of it I have framed and hung on my walls. It makes for great pictures to hang if framed right.
I also respect the true, but if it means really hurting someone I will work around it.
Thank you for your input and may you always be happy.
Debbie

I respect the truth, but I think it is important to act in a tactful and sensitive manner, considering the other person’s feelings. Your example of a child’s artwork doesn’t really apply, because parents usually love their kids’ art, regardless of what it looks like!

This is a great, thought provoking post!

Hi Richard,

I do agree with you when you say there are times and places and it should never be abused.
Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful happy day.
Debbie

You are right to a point. What about the gift from good old Aunt Betty for example. She tries her hardest to find the best gift, but never gets there. What would you say to her? I would say,” Aunt Betty that is so thoughtful of you and really appreciated.” Next time I would say to her, Aunt Betty I know you have trouble figuring out what to get me this time of year, so here are a few ideas for you. Thought maybe they would help.”

Sometime it is a matter of knowing a person quite well before, so you know how they will take the truth. It sounds like you are a very strong person and this is wonderful, but some people don’t have as good of self-esteem which the whole truth can hurt them very much.
Thanks for the your input Peter.
Debbie

Hi and good morning (anyway it is morning here, but for you it is afternoon or maybe evening). That is a good way to put it when it comes to the outfit.
Yes, our parents did drill a lot of stuff into our heads and I think most of it was pretty good. If one needs to tell the truth at least sandwich it in between to positive statements. Example when it comes to hair cuts. The way you had it cut last time looked wonderful. This time it is maybe OK, but I really liked the other style better.
Thanks again and have a very happy day.
Debbie

Hi Debbie,

Once again another great topic

I believe there are times and places. But when it is used and abused to get out of something it is wrong. I think there is a half way house on the subject. Sometimes ok sometimes it is bad.

Thanks for sharing

Richard

The truth and nothing but the truth regardless!!!! if you dont like being kept ignorant then why would you want to keep others that way too. Good opinion bad opinion i don’t care just tell me what you REALLY think or tell me nothing at all!!! and who are we to decide what information can help someone and make them happier…

I like to think that most of the time, you can have the best of both worlds. With the outfit, I’d probably say, ‘I really think the other outfit you tried on is so much more flattering for you, look how it highlights your great boobs’ for example.

When I get a present, if I don’t like it, I will lie lol. But that was drummed into me from childhood, and a hard one to break
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