A man’s candid response to his brother about his dislike for a nature hike has sparked mixed reactions online. The Redditor, known for his honesty when it comes to not enjoying something, shared his hiking experience in a now-viral post. He explained that while he doesn’t mind nature hikes, he particularly dislikes walking uphill, as it is physically draining. However, he didn’t shy away from maintaining a basic conversation with his brother during the hike.
While hiking downhill was easy for him, he found walking uphill to be exhausting and uncomfortable. When his brother asked if he was enjoying the hike, the man responded honestly, saying the experience was merely “satisfactory.” Although the Redditor acknowledged his brother’s good intentions, he wasn’t fond of the way his brother reacted to his response later.
During the drive to the airport, his brother told him not to say “no” when asked if he was having fun, to which the Redditor expressed his frustration, explaining that he prefers to give honest answers when asked for his opinion. Some viewers on the thread empathized with his stance but suggested that the Redditor could have been more tactful in his response. Others highlighted the importance of politeness and social niceties, suggesting a better approach might be to express appreciation for the time spent together, even if the activity itself wasn’t enjoyable. Another user proposed finding activities that everyone would enjoy as a solution.
