I'd add to Alan's comment by saying it can tip into someone who would despise Mary Poppins for time wasting; someone who goes to the point and can't see any point in frivolous. This is the point at which a good trait trips into a flaw, because some no-nonsense people miss out on a lot of fun that they see no point in. A no--nonsense but horsy person would see no problem in getting muddy and might despise frills on gowns because 'they'll only get torn'; a no-nonsense domestically inclined person might see no point in riding as it makes one messy. The whole concept is also very much oriented around the person thus designated considers nonsense! But whatever their concept of nonsense, a no-nonsense governess would make her charges mind her!
I like to see myself as fairly no-nonsense, because the truly no-nonsense person also knows when pragmatism and practicality need to be set aside. Generally a no-nonsense person is often honest to a fault, even to the point of bluntness. And a point while I'm here, a pragmatist during the Regency was someone who was interfering and a busy body. Word slip!
I like to see myself as fairly no-nonsense, because the truly no-nonsense person also knows when pragmatism and practicality need to be set aside. Generally a no-nonsense person is often honest to a fault, even to the point of bluntness. And a point while I'm here, a pragmatist during the Regency was someone who was interfering and a busy body. Word slip!