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How To Respond To "I'm Just Being Honest" Excuse

2021/9/22
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Have you ever worked with someone who was rude or aggressive with you and that told you "I'm just being honest" or "That's just the way I am?" as an excuse for it?

So how can you respond to someone who tries to justify why they are being rude, offensive, or insulting you?

In this episode you'll discover:

  • Questions to ask yourself about their “honesty” to decide what to do next.
  • Powerful strategies to respond to those rude excuses in a respectful and helpful way.
  • The 3 real reasons why people say, “I’m just being honest.”

Get the episode show notes here).

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