toning down

I’m often misunderstood because of my blunt delivery, my honesty, and my directness. I didn’t get stuff sugarcoated for me growing up, and I remember being told the world won’t sugarcoat ish for you so I’m not! So, I’m not really versed in toning down my directness. I am trying though. I can understand the delivery part, but I don’t get why folks who claim to want “real” and the “truth” get upset when you…