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When honesty helps—and when silence may be kinder

Social psychologist Vanessa Bohns explains when honesty helps and when silence can be kinder. Her advice covers dilemmas, from pointing out food on a boss’s face to criticizing a partner’s outfit, and whether speaking up is worth it.
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