Sometimes the manner in which I employ honour and integrity, the courage I find and the way I steadfastly hold to it, can work to my detriment and that of the person I'm trying to show respect for. It's complicated I guess, and maybe I'm not explaining myself well. I guess people see it as stubbornness where I see it as integrity, my own integrity.
Not everyone likes that, it's true. But I love this style! I'd rather hear the truth than silence or a fake smile and the words: everything is fine, friend...!
I once sent out an email to my acquaintances asking for an honest feedback about myself. Honest words about what they didn't like about me. And you know, a lot of people just didn't respond. I think it's the fear of offending... But I warned them that I wanted a sincere and tough feedback, unvarnished. I only got one of those from 10%. That was really appreciated. The rest just wasted my time and theirs...
If I'm anything, it's forthright as I don't see a point not to be.
That email you sent was a brave thing, most wouldn't be able to handle the responses I think. Of course, most you sent it to ignored it and for the reasons you mentioned I'd guess.
We can learn a lot about ourselves by the things people see in us. It's not always right though, their perception can be skewed.
Thanks for sharing and commenting.