I like what I consider "reasonable bluntness". I may have an
   opinion, "That mole looks horrible on your face." [not likely
   because I don't pay attention to ppls appearances most of the
   time] - yet would I express it?

   Is it dishonest if I don't?

   I don't think it's dishonest.

   if my nephew is telling me a creative story that isn't factual
   but is entertaining, do I stop and say, "You're full of shit?" I
   don't - because the story is designed to be entertaining, not
   factual. There's a difference.

   Yet, if someone is trying to convince me something is true and
   it's not, I call them on it. I also expect to be called on it if
   I've got crap coming out of my mouth. I appreciate it too.
   Sometimes I don't like it smile emoticon