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What does it mean?
Bad taste is defined as speaking truths that are socially inappropriate at that moment.
In plain terms
Saying the truth too early is considered bad taste.
What can you take from it?
Timing matters as much as honesty in communication.

Where it applies

  • social gathering
  • conflict

Putting it to work

  • time your honest statements

Questions to consider

  • When is truth inappropriate?

Another view

It can justify withholding necessary truths.

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