Remove the mask
Is it better to be genuine or nice?
Here’s a phrase you can use to “get real” with someone when you have something to say that they may not like.
You can just ask straight up: “Do you want me to be genuine or nice?”
Most people will respect you for it because it allows you both to remove your masks.
Do it enough, and you may even hear the other person eventually say: Are you being genuine or just nice?
Keep it real, peeps. Have a great weekend.