Are you direct or indirect man?

[jhonny9546]

Examples of indirect men include Trump, Berlusconi, or politicians in general.
To get to a point, they beat around the bush, starting to manipulate you. They never give a straight answer, they speak in metaphors, vague statements, or evasions.

Then there are other men who respond directly and seriously. They might occasionally joke or use a metaphor, but their general attitude is straightforward when answering your questions.

Why do you think people who respond indirectly often end up in powerful positions, even though what we want from them is a clear answer?
Instead of answering us, they twist the conversation into another question or leave us confused.


I believe this says a lot about the kind of life you'll live, whether people will like you, whether you'll be attractive to women, whether you'll have a successful career, deeper relationships with people, etc.



Would you like a more formal or casual version?

 

[Solomon]

It depends on the situation I found in 2025 if you're dealing with women, particularly potential plates or love interes,t it is better to be direct from the get go it saves time....tons of ti

 

[The Duke]

Trump is a pretty direct communicator. He's not a politician.

I would agree that a lot of politicians are indirect communicators. They do so to not upset the masses. Most corpoate CEO's play the same game.

Also you have to realize that higher ups operate on higher levels. They arent in the weeds every day. They don't know the exact/direct answers to specific questions so they dance around the subject. Their focus is at the 10,000 foot level so everything is broad, they can't even see the weeds. If they say they don't know the answer then they don't appear like a strong leader and the masses question their abilities so it's better to do what they do.

I can tell you I am too direct for a lot of people. I don't kiss ass very well, don't sugar coat, and if ya like me you do and if you don't I don't care. Corporate America and me butted heads a lot.

Indirect people become popular because they are appealing to a majority. They say what everyone wants to hear.

Direct people become popular because the other side didn't do their job and it's time for a regime change. They are the ones that clean up the mess. They march to their own beat and don't take NO for an answer.

I don't advise anyone to change their personality to appease a woman. Best to find the woman that likes what you offer.

 

[jhonny9546]

Indirect people become popular because they are appealing to a majority. They say what everyone wants to hear.

Direct people become popular because the other side didn't do their job and it's time for a regime change. They are the ones that clean up the mess. They march to their own beat and don't take NO for an answer.

I don't advise anyone to change their personality to appease a woman. Best to find the woman that likes what you offer.

I really liked how you framed it.

Indirect people become much more "embedded" and will have a higher social status.

Explain to me how direct people do it? What's in it for them? Like you, I'm one of them.

 

[The Duke]

Explain to me how direct people do it? What's in it for them? Like you, I'm one of them.

In what area are you wanting to be direct and successful? Career, Women, Friends?

 

[BadBoy89]

Reporter’: “Would you consider not putting tariffs on Canada?”
Trump: “No”
Reporter: “Why not?”
Trump : “It’s just the way it is.”

 

[jhonny9546]

In what area are you wanting to be direct and successful? Career, Women, Friends?

All.
I want to live with the same behavior toward everyone, authentic, without masks.
That’s what makes you a real man, not the facade you wear.


When I watched The Horse Whisperer, I thought, I want to be like him.
Look at him, that’s a life well lived.

This is why I have politicians.

 

[The Duke]

All.
I want to live with the same behavior toward everyone, authentic, without masks.
That’s what makes you a real man, not the facade you wear.

Then you have to change your mindset and stop caring so much about what others think. Live your life according to your own morals, values, beliefs, on your own terms, say what you think. Be true to yourself, thats all you have 100% of the time.

You ask whats in it for them? I don't think most of them look at it like they are trying to gain something. Thats what politicians do.

You state you want to treat everyone the same, not put on a facade. What is stopping you?....Fear of what they might think? You have to be honest with yourself first. Do you care so much about others feelings that you fake your reactions to appease them?

My opinion of you is that you are a very nice person and come across as softer, and never pizz anyone off. You are careful not to. Why is that? Are you afraid of confrontation? Why?

I ask these questions not so you answer me, I ask to them so you can think and reflect.

 

[jhonny9546]

What is stopping you?....Fear of what they might think? You have to be honest with yourself first. Do you care so much about others feelings that you fake your reactions to appease them?

My opinion of you is that you are a very nice person and come across as softer, and never pizz anyone off. You are careful not to. Why is that? Are you afraid of confrontation? Why?

I ask these questions not so you answer me, I ask to them so you can think and reflect.

I’m still learning to be comfortable in uncomfortable situations.
I’m a minimalist, simple-living man, but I understand SMV theory and what makes a “high-quality” man.
If you want high status, you often need to wear many “masks”, acting differently in different situations to gain advantage.
If you stick to one mask (your true face), you likely won’t gain much status.


In the first case, you’ll make many friends and followers (if you’re good at speaking), but in the second, you’ll attract more haters.
I speak my mind openly, and people are often caught off guard. I’m the only one at work who confronts the bosses if I disagree. I’m still kind.

I stand by my words, but I’ve noticed that even though I have the courage to speak up, I care too much about others’ reactions afterward.

But there's one particular type of person I don't deal with: psychopaths, narcissists, or crazy people. Especially men. I prefer to avoid them. You can't even agree with them on the fact that 1 plus 1 equals 2, let alone anything else.

 

[zekko]

It depends on the situation I found in 2025 if you're dealing with women, particularly potential plates or love interes,t it is better to be direct from the get go it saves time....tons of ti

I like to be direct because I don't like the idea of playing games, and being indirect sounds like playing games to me.
Also, when I've been indirect in the past, it's been from a place of weakness, where I wasn't acting decisively, and I was trying to "convince" the girl of something. A lot of the time they were already convinced, and I was just wasting time. Or they weren't convinced, and again I was just wasting time.

 

[BaronOfHair]

Examples of indirect men include Trump, Berlusconi, or politicians in general.
To get to a point, they beat around the bush, starting to manipulate you. They never give a straight answer, they speak in metaphors, vague statements, or evasions

That works fine for men who are in politics, for the simple fact that no one who posseses an ounce of sense expects them to do otherwise... For men in just about every other vocation, refusing to say what you mean and mean what you say results in being written off as a weasel

Same way women who are professional actresses and models can take their clothes off and have simulated sex on camera, and typically not be derided as skanks for doing so. Ordinary gals who do that sh-t on OnlyFans aren't affored that same grace