Being rude vs being blunt?

[Kain6th]

How would you describe the differences between the two? Is it possible to be blunt without being rude?

Why or why not?

[Anonymous]

Yes it is possible to be blunt without being rude and it is possible to be rude without being blunt. Being rude without being blunt could be something as simple as butting into someone else's conversation. Being blunt without being rude, could be telling a friend the hard truth about their situation and giving them guidance on how to move forward. Rude is being offensive... If someone is asking for your help and you give them the hard truth, that is not ill mannered, you are trying to resolve the situation and help someone out. If you pick out their flaws and rub them in their face, while it may be the blunt truth, it is uncalled for in normal conversation and as such may be very rude.

[ElijahCynicism]

Being rude is having some moxy, being blunt is being unable to be eloquent. Haw haw haw

[Shawil12]

Being blunt is being honest, being rude is being honest with out respect? I think you could be blunt and not be rude if you're trying to be nice while trying to point something out. Like if your friend ask if you like there hair after they dyed it pink or something. A rude response is " eww that looks terrible on you!" a blunt respectful way would be more like " Its a pretty color, but I don't think its right for you." (or along those lines) But of course, if you're saying it like that, it could come out as sounding rude. I guess it just depends.

[Cuddle_Muffin]

1)Example of Being Blunt:

Wife: "Do I look fat in this dress?"

Husband:" Yes, you really do. You could loose a few pounds."

Wife: "How Rude!"

2)Example of Being Rude:

Wife: "Do I look fat in this dress?"

Husband: "WTF ARE YOU A COW... MOO THE F*** OUT OF THAT DRESS!"

Wife:" I am filing for divorce."

There is a huge difference.

[Black_Swan_12]

LOL

[Cuddle_Muffin]

YES! B.A! :)

[queenofpeen]

I view "blunt" as being honest without unnecessarily hurting someone. When you're just spitting out whatever negative thing pops into your head, including insults, that's rude. Another example of "rude" (to me, anyway) is putting your nose into other people's business and giving your mean opinion on their life when it has nothing to do with you.

[FifthElement]

IMO, being rude is making disrespectful comments on trivial things, such as appearance, looks, etc. Usually, those comments that have nothing to do with the issue at hand, just saying something to be mean.

Being blunt is being honest with someone, but saying it in an aggressive way to get the listener to pay attention. Such as "Look I am trying to help, but you need to stop being such a bitch all the time."

[Anonymous]

The two are different.

I can tell you what you WANT to hear, but I really should be telling you what you NEED to hear. You should take it as constructive criticism, that will most probably help you.

Yet, since we have different perceptions on the phrase and their meaning, while one person may view it as blunt, the reciever may understand it as rude. It would then be important to ask the critic to explain himself properly as to ascertain what his thought was behind the remar

[iveth]

burping in my face is rude lol telling me I look fat in these shoes is blunt...lol but being honest is blunt and rude is things that aren't true and are just to get you mad or upset.

[decentusername]

i think being blunt is telling the truth and probably for their benefit

and I think being rude is for the persons joy and can sometimes be irrelevant

im both rude and blunt.

harhar.

[AnonymousRussian]

I believe part of the problem stems from the fact that there is no tone over the internet and it's all up in the air for interpretation.

[dudeman]

Being blunt is neccisary it honest, being rude is not neccisarry and not asked for