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A to Z Am I the Jerk 23 | Am I the jerk for being honest with my friend?

Aug 16, 2023
Layla, a guest on The A to Z English Podcast, joins the hosts to debate whether being honest with a friend about their outfit for a job interview makes someone a jerk or not. They explore the concept of honesty in friendship and emphasize that when someone asks for an honest opinion, they should be prepared to receive it without getting angry. Listeners are encouraged to share their opinions and rate/review the podcast.
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Quick takeaways

  • Friends should be honest with each other and grateful for advice.
  • It is not fair to blame someone for being honest when asked for their opinion.

Deep dives

The writer is not a jerk

The writer of the post is debating whether they were being a jerk for offering their honest opinion to their friend who was trying on outfits for a job interview. Mae and Layla both argue that the writer is not a jerk, as they were being honest and trying to help their friend make the best impression. They believe that friends should be honest with each other and the friend should be grateful for the advice. They emphasize that if you don't want someone's opinion, then don't ask for it.

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