Do you think being honest is inherently negative?

Evidently being “too honest” can come off as being negative or rude. I’m a very blunt person, and while I’m not extensively rude the way I speak rubs others the wrong way at times. Ex: I pointed out to a coworker that because our inventory is doubling the work load will be more rigorous. Their response was saying I was being negative.

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LadyAlera · 31-35, F

Well if you said the statement with a tone of pessimism, like you were displeased with the idea of added rigor, then you do have a negative outlook on the matter. But there's nothing wrong or abnormal about that.

As for rudeness, some truths can be considered rude if not delivered carefully. I actually find bluntness to be comforting and unwinding, to be honest.

lequack · 26-30, F

@LadyAlera My exact words were,” Me and the gm are worried about the workload considering we have issues already with people failing to meet minimum requirements when maintaining the facility, so we’re trying to make sure the team understands how much more work this will be and how to make the transition less abrupt.” I guess I should have also stated that I’m a supervisor, so I have to have these realistic conversations with team members as per my directions by my immediate manager.

LadyAlera · 31-35, F

@lequack Well in that case, I think the way you worded it was just fine. No negativity. It seems rather observational and analytical which are valuable qualities for a supervisor position, or any position for that matter. Without honest criticism, a company can't improve or function successfully and in an organized manner.