What sounds like transparency is often a cover for words that lack care, timing, or empathy.

In A Nutshell People judge “kind liars” who give overly positive feedback as more moral than brutally honest truth-tellers, ...

There are some people who enjoy labeling themselves as someone who always tells the truth, no matter what. They claim to be "brutally honest" with everything they say, despite the fact that every ...

Nice teams often avoid tension to preserve harmony. That politeness can suppress honesty, and leave teams unprepared when ...

To be honest, people are saying "honestly" all the time. According to the Corpus of Historical American English, a database that measures word usage over time, the use of "honestly" has skyrocketed ...

Sometimes, couples argue over truth—who said what, the tone of the words, or what was agreed upon. Although it is fair to want honesty in each other’s words, truth in an intimate relationship is a ...

There’s a difference between someone being honest and someone just enjoying being harsh. The annoying part is rude people love calling themselves honest because it makes them sound brave instead of ...

A few of my clients have admitted that the pressure caused by the COVID economic shutdown has made them less honest at work. They’re cutting corners to help preserve their job or keep their company or ...

The popularity of the word honestly online and in conversation has soared in recent years. TBH, we'd like to know what's going on. To be honest, people are saying "honestly" all the time. According to ...