Karisma Kapoor

Maids in India have egos. Big egos. They do not like being spoken to curtly, and they do not like to be abruptly instructed by a woman they do not know. They come with the feeling that they already know everything. So while training them to do things your way, speak gently, and when they do it right, appreciate it.

Indian Actress

Daniel Goleman

A little girl who finds a puzzle frustrating might ask her busy mother (or teacher) for help. The child gets one message if her mother expresses clear pleasure at the request and quite another if mommy responds with a curt 'Don't bother me - I've got important work to do.

American Author

Jonathan Franklin

In Peru, awareness of fake currency is so high that retail shops regularly provide cashiers with hole punchers. When a fake bill is received, the cashier quickly pops out a few holes before curtly returning the bill to an oft-surprised client.

American Journalist

Dawn Steel

I don't know that I would say abrasive. In some ways, I was curt because there's an unbelievable amount to accomplish in a day, and maybe I was insensitive considering the pressures and responsibilities of these jobs.

American Businesswoman

Big E

Curt Hawkins gave me the Big Ending. That's been my finish for 12 years because of him.

In some ways I was curt because there's an unbelievable amount to accomplish in a day.

Scott Hall

Curt Hennig was my buddy, and he had great success with Mr. Perfect.

American Wrestler

Using 'curt' may imply rudeness or impatience, often it's unintended.

Negative Impression

'Curt' can be a reaction to disrespect, signaling the end of a conversation.

Response to Rudeness

In some cultures, being 'curt' can be viewed more negatively than in others.

Cultural Variations

 gonna go just to the right of it we got the spare you got that look you guys come on we just keep going keep forward paddling i'm reading the water up ahead of me looking for boulders all right here we go oh we got a rock he'll try to get over on the right when we get into the curt a little bit yeah help us out