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“Say what you mean and mean what you say.”—George S. Patton.

In a recent article, Jamie Lee Curtis added, “But don’t say it mean.”

Patton would never have been accused of that ending! The question is: how aggressive do you need to be to get your point across? At its core, saying what you mean underscores the importance of clarity, sincerity and consistency in our interpersonal relationships.

You should be trying to communicate in an orderly and objective manner. In doing so, misunderstandings can be minimized, fostering trust and transparency in communication. You should be straight forward in...