Jane, I am so sorry you had experiences like Claire's. I have too.

Most people can't handle your level of honesty? Who's problem is that??

I had a boss give me feedback once that my colleagues didn't like how I approached them. I asked him if he could give me an example so I knew what to change. No examples. That was the end of that discussion. I knew what he was talking about - my direct and honest approach. Couldn't even be direct with me about it.

When I hear "people can't handle honesty," I think we have a significant crisis around conflict management and how to exchange disagreement. I first wanted to call it a lack of maturity, and I still think that fits.

Thanks for commenting, Jane.