You don't want to be rude but you have to be careful - there are a lot of strange people out there.( Goldman attributes this quote to Cliff Robertson.)

William Goldman
You don't want to be rude but you have to...
You don't want to be rude but you have to...
You don't want to be rude but you have to...
You don't want to be rude but you have to...
About This Quote

As a rule, we don't want to hurt anyone's feelings. However, we can't be too cautious when in public and we need to know when it is wise to offend. This quote is often used to explain the difference between being polite and not offending someone. For example, if someone says something sexist or racist, be careful how you respond.

It might offend the person and cause serious problems. But if you don't react at all, people might think you agree with the offensive comment and may continue making such comments without realizing they are wrong.

Source: Adventures In The Screen Trade: A Personal View Of Hollywood

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