Buzz·Posted on Jan 28, 201517 Things Only Straightforward People Will UnderstandI don't know how to put this nicely so I won't.by Lara ParkerBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. Your friends and family know that you will always tell it exactly how it is... good or bad. View this photo on Instagram 2. Sometimes, your straightforwardness can throw off people who don't know you very well. View this photo on Instagram 3. And sometimes dating can be problematic since you're always honest, even when you maybe shouldn't be. View this photo on Instagram 4. Once in a while, your overall bluntness can get you into some trouble. 5. But you always know just what to do to make it up to someone... and they'll know you're being genuine! View this photo on Instagram 6. Nothing impresses you more than when someone is more straightforward than you are. View this photo on Instagram 7. You don't understand people who gossip, because if you have an issue with someone, you just address it. View this photo on Instagram 8. You're fully aware of your straightforward demeanor, and have no problem making jokes about it. View this photo on Instagram 9. You don't believe in playing games so if you're interested in someone, you'll tell them. View this photo on Instagram 10. And if you aren't interested in someone, well, you'll tell them that too. View this photo on Instagram 11. You're the voice of reason in your friend group when no one else will be honest about a bad situation. View this photo on Instagram 12. People can always count on you for honesty when they can't count on others. View this photo on Instagram 13. And if nothing else, you can always provide comedic relief! View this photo on Instagram 14. People respect you for your honesty. View this photo on Instagram 15. You're great at giving advice because you won't sugarcoat it, and you always have people's best interests in mind. View this photo on Instagram 16. And even though sometimes people think you're a bit much ... Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 17. ... They're wrong. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF