Taking offense in decent verbal expression?

A friend noted that she gets criticized for expressing herself variedly … people seem to think she ” wants to be better off “… Like calling some emotion “I´m angry”, “I´m annoyed”, “I´m embarrassed” – instead of plainly saying “I´m so upset”. How can this be? In a country of such an old cultural traditon as Britain, even the workmen take pride in expressing things clearly… even curses can be classy or innovative On the other hand, just as manyfold Mr.Universe and manyfold world-champion of bodybuilding Mr. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger fits nowadays in a normal suit, for he has reduced his training, even the Brain of Britain would gradually lose his intelligence, if he stopped thinking. So when people are constantly neglecting their verbal skills, they´ll loose them. So, why are people “upset” when someone else makes good use of them? Could it be they´re realizing they fall behind their own standards which they use to take pride from, and don´t like anyone remembering them, lest to have a guilty conscience? Denise, this person is even often hiding her intelligence, not to scare others. But I do love your answer, you put lots of effort in it! Tusia, you´re sooo right! Tracy, your thoughts are brilliant and compassionate! Servant: You got the gist. THANK YOU ALL !!! !!!!