DON’T CONFUSE MEANNESS WITH HONESTY
There’s a refrain that’s repeated ad nauseam by virtually all people with a mean streak: “I’m just being honest.” While, in many cases, honesty is the best policy, that doesn’t mean you need to share every time you think someone’s outfit is ugly, your pal has gained a few pounds, or you hate someone’s spouse. Your honesty and other people’s feelings do not exist in separate worlds.