Why are some people rude and then defend themselves by saying they are just honest?

Majority of time, when people do this, it's for unsolicited critism or advice that was unasked for, at least in my expirence.

They think that by saying this, they're justified in whatever rude comments they have to say. These same people usually get pissy if you turn around and give them a bit of your own 'honesty'..

There is a fine line between tactfulness and insincerity. Your friends will try to be tactful, yet honest. Other people will tell you what you want to hear when they are face to face. People tend to be more direct in the anonymous online world and will give it to you straight without consideration for your feelings. Rude, yes. Honest, yes.

It is not a defense but an explanation. I often say what others think rude, but I have the sense to see past social etiquette and answer with honesty.

i agree with you completely. people think that being brutally honest is admirable, and it isn't. mainly because it is unnecessary unless someone is "asking for it" or if it is really needed.

i think the reasons why people are brutally honest- jealousy, hatred, immaturity- make these people admirable in the least sense.

constructive criticism is so because it gets the point across without making things messy.

Being honest or not, there are ways to talk to people without being condescending, insulting or rude. They just try to justify their rudeness... not cool

That is a cop out. One can be honest but in a kind and thoughtful way.

Because they probably were just being honest..

thats the truth sweety

Because theyre rude? And want to seem like theyre not just a *****

I guess it depends.

Some feel like they have to be the "best" and always be right. and never have ane1 think down on them and jus show off to thur freinds thinking they got the higher power

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Everyone needs a scapegoat.