Candid vs blunt

KAN-didblunt · BLUNT

Honest and direct with care for how it lands, where blunt skips the care.

“Let me be candid: the design doc isn't ready for review, and here's what would get it there.”

When “blunt” is right“His reply was blunt — just "this won't work" with no reason and no next step.”

From Mon, Sep 28 2026 · Giving feedback precisely

Practice it out loud

Think of one teammate you owe feedback. Say it out loud as if they're in front of you: be candid, make it specific (one moment, one behavior), and end with a constructive next step. No filler words.

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