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What's the difference between being rude and outspoken? Do you know it?

nedkelly · 61-69, M
Australians - outspoken ---- Americans rude and outspoken
nedkelly · 61-69, M
@Melpomene YES we have rude people, it was a joke sorry it went over your head
Melpomene · 22-25, F
@nedkelly Oh sorry! I heard about ''rude Americans'' but I doubt you could blame the whole nation on a couple of rotten people. I haven't met Americans or Australians irl so I can't know for sure
SW-User
@nedkelly 😂 I got the joke
mrbuddhawannabe · 56-60, M
Rude is being disrespectful of the other person. Outspoken is speaking up for yourself.
SW-User
One can be outspoken and still care about how they deliver their message and whether or not their words are hurtful. Those who are rude don't care who they hurt with their words... in fact, they often feel a sense of pride and entitlement when they speak in a demeaning way.
MrPerditus1 · 61-69, M
Outspoken is speaking, or spoken, freely, openly, or boldly; vocal while rude is bad-mannered. So basically if the intention is to hurt in some way, it's rude.

Guess it comes down to how and what is said.
Rude is having no filter when are outspoken. Plus, a rude's person body language is recognized immediately. Outspoken can get off the hook with no prob if what they're saying is right.
SW-User
Rude is sloppy, vindictive, mean spirited and low, outspoken comes from conviction and what a person values.
fortycreek · M
I do
Rude is saying it shitty
Outspoken you say it well
Melpomene · 22-25, F
@fortycreek What about unnecessary comments like ''you gained quite some weight''?
fortycreek · M
@Melpomene well... maybe unnecessary, what if its the truth
SW-User
Outspoken is giving your opinion without caring if people are offended.

Rude is being a dick for any reason.
LoveOfLore · 61-69, F
Outspoken is passionate and intelligent.
Rude is emotional and pissed.
VeronicaPrincess · 61-69
Rudeness carries with it an air of condescension & arrogance.
🤔 Tone. I think. I learned the hard way.
Melpomene · 22-25, F
@Snowvixen So if you say something that's shallow, not flattering, unnecessary and it hurts the person but in a nice tone, it's not rude?
Mrsbetweenfatandfit · 26-30, F
I find myself to be outspoken.
I speak up when I find something wrong like racism, discrimination, any sort of abuse. I’d rather be seen as a loud mouth than a woman who stayed quiet when someone needed to speak up

 
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