“I call ‘em like I see ‘em,” “I’m direct, I say what I mean,” “I don’t pull my punches,” I’ll tell it to you straight.” Usually these kind of statements are followed by “that’s just who I am.” I think we can all appreciate being told the truth, but more often than not these kind of comments, and the vitriol that often accompanies them, amounts to nothing more than evidence of poor or nonexistent people skills (emotional intelligence).  If you are wearing that phrase like a badge of honor, proud of your personal integrity, the only one you are fooling is yourself.

For more on this check out the short video below: