If you are a direct individual, you can be honest and to the point without hurting feelings or creating a conflict between yourself and others. Talk to the interviewer about when you were verbally direct with a co-worker, customer, or boss, ensuring they received the information needed in a straightforward manner.
"Yes, I do consider myself to be direct with others. The most professional and respectful thing to do is to get to the point in a considerate way. I rarely sugarcoat a situation; however, I always intend to be kind in my delivery. One example of my being direct is when one of my employees delivers a report with errors. I will approach them and say, 'There are errors in your report. Are you able to fix these by the end of the day?' By doing so, I point out the issue while being transparent and direct on what the deadlines are for resubmission. On the flip side, if there is a concern with my work, I appreciate my boss approaching me promptly while outlining what needs repair."
