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There are many things that people do not want to hear, but the least popular is the truth. When you tell people what they don’t want to hear, they often respond with anger. Usually, this anger is misplaced and is based on the idea that the person is trying to hurt them. It almost feels like getting punched in the face.
Source: Thirteen Reasons Why
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