I understand more where you&#x27;re coming from and I absolutely agree. Part of it is my vocabulary, specifically co-opting the word feedback.<p>In public situations, like giving a presentation or a meeting with multiple parties, a huge part of empathy is understanding people&#x27;s sensitivity to being ganged up on or feeling embarrassed in front of other. Politeness, specifically around being less brutally honest in group settings, is meant to deter this.<p>Feedback, to me, is a 1-on-1 activity. Much closer to a heart-to-heart, which requires both the confidence to stand by your values and the vulnerability to be open to change.