Let Me Be Brutally Honest A recent article listed annoying phrases permeating our culture's conversation Statements like I'm sorry if I offended you or At the end of the day were of course included but an additional phrase buried in the list captured my attention Let me be brutally honest Most at the receiving end of that phrase can affirm that what follows leans more towards brutal rather than honest Like a fighter adjusting an opponent's chin to deliver a knockout punch let me be brutally honest is often a setup to a haymaker Those who lead with that phrase [... more]