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When a friend, family member or colleague makes a rude comment and then says," I'm just honest," you may feel inclined to accept their words. Don't. If you know them to be genuine, you will know when to be open to their feedback.
Comments about how you wore the wrong dress or how bad your hair looks, say something like:
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When someone makes a rude comment and then says, “I’m just being honest,” it isn't always constructive criticism or even true.
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