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Why YSK: These email tips are helpful for people who struggle with boundaries and want to communicate more assertively.

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[–] 16 points 3 years ago* (3 children)

Non-native speaker here. What are the disadvantages of being straightforward? In my native language, it is considered more efficient and polite to be to the point. I have worked with Americans in the past, and I have noticed that they are not straightforward.

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  • [–] 17 points 3 years ago

    Being straightforward is fine, but often times being straightforward comes with an air of superiority. It's fine in a boss setting, but you should be careful giving commands to people who don't answer to you as it shows a lack of respect. People just want to be treated nicely and feel like they have a choice.

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