{"id":7558,"date":"2024-05-19T01:45:05","date_gmt":"2024-05-19T05:45:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/7-tips-for-being-honest-without-negativity\/"},"modified":"2024-05-19T01:45:05","modified_gmt":"2024-05-19T05:45:05","slug":"7-tips-for-being-honest-without-negativity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parmaks.com\/Resources\/7-tips-for-being-honest-without-negativity\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Tips for Being Honest Without Negativity"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Being honest and being kind can be tough to do simultaneously. There are times that it\u2019s easy to be honest, while other times can require far more tact. There are even times when it\u2019s best to keep your opinions to yourself. It\u2019s not always easy to know when you should speak up and when you should keep your mouth shut.<\/p>\n

Even when you\u2019re trying to be helpful, your honesty can backfire. Proceed with caution.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve decided to speak the truth, there are several things to keep in mind:<\/h3>\n

1. Be gentle.<\/strong> There are many ways to say something. For example, you could say to your spouse, \u201cOf course it doesn\u2019t fit. You\u2019ve been eating a lot for the last three months. What did you expect would happen?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2013 You could also say, \u201cWell, we haven\u2019t been very healthy lately. Maybe we need to skip dessert and start taking a walk after dinner. It might be fun.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2013 Avoid the temptation to harm the other person. Focus on relaying the necessary information in a way that is kind to the other person. There are many ways to get your point across to someone. Consider your options before you speak.<\/p>\n

2. Ask yourself,<\/strong> \u201cDoes this help the other person?\u201d Sometimes, the truth will be ignored even if you choose to share it. Sometimes, the truth only causes problems. If you\u2019re quite certain that being honest isn\u2019t going to be beneficial, it\u2019s best to keep your comments, opinions, and advice to yourself.<\/p>\n

3. Start with the positive.<\/strong> Before you say something that might hurt the other person\u2019s feelings, start with a few positive statements. Spend a moment talking about the positive before diving into the negative.<\/p>\n

\u2013 This can be a great way for dealing with an employee. \u201cWe love how you do xyz, and we\u2019re grateful to have you as an employee. But it would be better for the company if you did abc this way instead.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u2013 Leading with praise or compliments can greatly lessen the sting of constructive criticism. Make it a point to say something pleasant before delivering a harsh truth.<\/p>\n

4. Have your conversation in private.<\/strong> Some honest conversations are best done in private. Having the wrong conversation in front of others can create a lot of negativity. That same conversation might not be a big deal if done one on one.<\/p>\n

5. Focus on the behavior or situation instead of the person.<\/strong> If you\u2019re addressing someone\u2019s behavior, keep the honesty focused on the behavior instead of making it personal.<\/p>\n

6. Question your motivation.<\/strong> Before unleashing your honesty on the other person, ask yourself what your true motivation is. Are you trying to be helpful? Or, are you trying to even the score? Are you doing it because it will benefit the other person, or are you trying to make them feel bad?<\/p>\n

7. Think about the likely outcome.<\/strong> Be realistic and ask yourself what the likely outcome will be from your conversation. Do you expect things to go well or poorly?<\/p>\n

Examine your true motivations for being honest in each situation. We\u2019re often just doing it for ourselves or causing more harm than good to the other person. You might consider yourself an \u2018honest\u201d person, but there are times when you should consider keeping your comments to yourself.<\/p>\n

Each situation is unique, so it\u2019s impossible to have a single rule that always applies. Use your common sense before offering your two cents.<\/p>\n

Originally posted 2019-08-26 17:35:48. <\/small><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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