Shaun: When I say you’re rude, I’m not referring to one specific incident. It’s about how, in certain situations, your default reaction comes off as rude. That’s what I’m pointing out, not just a single instance.
Wanni: You’re right. Sometimes I speak without thinking and can be careless with my words.
Shaun: But you’re making statements publicly, like “Shaun is this and that.”
Wanni: Well, you also called me rude in public, and I don’t think I’m actually rude.
Shaun: Ask others, then. I’m pointing out something that can be objectively observed, not just from my perspective.
Wanni hesitates before asking Anita, Topher, Kellyrae, and Kassia if they think she’s rude. Kassia responds confidently.
Kassia: Yes, I think you can be rude.
Topher: Your tone is what sounds rude.
Shaun: Topher, don’t change your stance now. Stick with one side.
Wanni: It’s okay if people don’t think I’m rude. Everyone has their own opinion; we’re just conducting a little survey.
Anita: You’re just speaking your mind, like everyone else.
Wanni: I don’t believe I’m a rude person. I’m straightforward and direct, but rude? Nah, I wouldn’t say that.
Topher: Well, the person next to you is rude.
Shaun: That’s not me.
Wanni turns to Kassia.
Wanni: Kassia, you said I’m rude. How exactly have I been rude to you?
Shaun: It doesn’t have to be directly toward someone. It could be in general.
Kassia: I can’t recall a specific scenario, but I just feel that way.
Kellyrae: Sometimes, it’s the expression on your face when you say certain things, and you might not even realize it.
Wanni: So it’s rude?
Kellyrae: Yeah, it feels like we’ve had an issue because of that.