[quote=@The Harbinger of Ferocity]
It always is a puzzle to me when I am asked for my opinion and insight on a matter directly and it becomes evident my response was not what the individual wished to hear. Would they rather I have lied to them and played sycophant? I do not grovel for favor nor clamor to share their, or anyone else's, opinion. Why bother asking for the truth of the matter if one was not willing to face it? Again, people know not that which they desire, I suppose, but I am afraid I will never understand why they expect otherwise from me.
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I agree with everything you said here. While it is true that the truth is often the hardest thing to hear, it is best to be honest with someone than to just appease to what they want to hear. I mean, I've always been a fan of never sugarcoating an opinion.