Yeah.

I appreciate the replies you’ve received, I struggle with this too. I prefer direct communication, it doesn’t have to be rude.

I think there are people who are direct communicators. For instance last week a friend I hadn’t seen for a long while told me I need to visit more often, and to ring first to check she’s in. I just wish more people were like that.

If people are new acquaintances it’s trickier but if you know them better it’s okay I think to say “I do better with direct communication, and I appreciate others using this” or some such thing.

Yes I get why you’re tired, sometimes a break is helpful.