I don’t think this is really a question of psychology, more philosophy or self-improvement. It also depends on whether your personal definition of cynicism is traditional or contemporary.
That being said, those two things are not mutually exclusive. You can vocalize your opinions, in any situation, without putting others down or being off-putting. A big part of it is just knowing your audience and learning tact.
I don’t think this is really a question of psychology, more philosophy or self-improvement. It also depends on whether your personal definition of cynicism is traditional or contemporary.
That being said, those two things are not mutually exclusive. You can vocalize your opinions, in any situation, without putting others down or being off-putting. A big part of it is just knowing your audience and learning tact.