In A Quiet Place (2018), John Krasinski insisted the opening prove the rule instead of explain it. The studio pushed back on how harsh it was, but he kept it. One small sound, one instant consequence, and the movie never has to repeat itself.
No paid maternity leave. No paid childcare. Worst maternal mortality rate of developed countries. Little to no postpartum medical care. Gender wage gap, gets worse when you take time off for child bearing and rearing. Average cost of living is almost double the average salary.
You can be truthful and still hold space for someone else’s feelings. Carefully consider the words you choose and be intentional about delivery. There is a fine line between being rude & honest. Never confuse the two! (2/2)
"I'm just blunt." No you aren't blunt. You just dont care how you talk to people because you think your opinion is more important than respect or courtesy. I hate when people think the only way to be truthful is to be blunt, harsh or rude. (1/2)