IMO, Southerners bend over backwards to avoid offending someone. We separate our honesty and forthrightness into what's offensive and what's constructive, and if we can give an opinion that is forthright and honest without being offensive, we'll do so. If we can't be honest without offending, we'll say nothing.
Like thumper said, if you can't say anything nice, don't say nothing at all.
"IMO, Southerners bend over backwards to avoid offending someone. We separate our honesty and forthrightness into what's offensive and what's constructive, and if we can give an opinion that is forthright and honest without being offensive, we'll do so. If we can't be honest without offending, we'll say nothing."
Great posts from both you and Paul C. on this matter.
You analyzed right!