How to Be More Straightforward

When we're around straightforward people we know exactly what the issues are from the start. They know what they want and they are not afraid to state it:

• There is no need to guess and decode their intentions
• If they don't want to do something, they will politely explain that it's not for them
• If they are frustrated about something we do, they will kindly tell us (instead of pilling up anger and envy inside)
• If they worry something might go wrong, they won't pretend that all is well
• If they are attracted to someone, they will find ways of making their feelings known.

They are the opposite of straightforward people. They are very hesitant about the validity of their own desires and that is why they are not capable of letting the people around them know how they really feel.

• They appear to agree with everything you are saying, but later you will find out that they had a lot of doubts
• They will tell you they'll love to go to an event you suggested when in reality they just want to go home
• They feel overlooked but never raise a complaint
• They want to be understood but never speak.