The answer is that it is not in fact preferable to many people, who can handle the honesty and a bit of spark without crumpling. However those who are badly overburdened, emotionally, go bozo at the slightest provocation. So a little politesse goes a long way to making the wheels of social interaction turn more smoothly. Any jabberwock knows that, MM. What the fuck is the matter with you? Keee-rist man! Get a grip!

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