Is honesty always the best policy? ( Archived) (77)

Oct 16, 2019 5:03 PM CSTIs honesty always the best policy?
Friskyone
FriskyoneFriskyoneSanta Fe, New Mexico, USA271 Threads 26 Polls 4,631 Posts

Is honesty always the best policy?(Vote Below)

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Yes
31
54%
No
11
19%
Depends on the lie itself
2
4%
Depends on who you're lying to
2
4%
Depends on why you are lying
8
14%
Other
3
5%
Total Votes
57
No matter how brutal the truth is, would you still be honest with someone? Would you lie on a job application? Would you lie to get out of a traffic violation? To save your marriage/relationship? Medical issues?

These are just a few examples.
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Oct 16, 2019 5:06 PM CST Is honesty always the best policy?
Bnaughty
BnaughtyBnaughtyMálaga, Andalusia Spain43 Threads 2 Polls 4,685 Posts
I always lie about being wealthy and having a large pénis just to get a date innocent
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Oct 16, 2019 5:10 PM CST Is honesty always the best policy?
Bearwoman
BearwomanBearwomanNorthgate, Ohio USA9 Threads 3,267 Posts
Yes I would regardless of how hard the truth is to here.
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Oct 16, 2019 5:11 PM CST Is honesty always the best policy?
Friskyone
FriskyoneFriskyoneSanta Fe, New Mexico USA271 Threads 26 Polls 4,631 Posts
Bnaughty: I always lie about being wealthy and having a large pénis just to get a date
laugh It's not how big the ship is, it's how the captain sails it.laugh

Wealth does not impress me. I have my own. In your case, you shouldn't liegrin wave
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Oct 16, 2019 5:13 PM CST Is honesty always the best policy?
mollybaby
mollybabymollybabyCork City, Cork Ireland56 Threads 8 Polls 23,608 Posts
It depends on why you are being honest.

Is it for the good of the other person, or is it for yourself.

We all know the people who use the excuse of being blunt, being honest, etc., simply as a means of being b1tchy.
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Oct 16, 2019 5:13 PM CST Is honesty always the best policy?
Friskyone
FriskyoneFriskyoneSanta Fe, New Mexico USA271 Threads 26 Polls 4,631 Posts
Bearwoman: Yes I would regardless of how hard the truth is to here.
Yes, you would be honest no matter what the consequence? That is hard but admirable.thumbs up
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Oct 16, 2019 5:14 PM CST Is honesty always the best policy?
Friskyone
FriskyoneFriskyoneSanta Fe, New Mexico USA271 Threads 26 Polls 4,631 Posts
mollybaby: It depends on why you are being honest.

Is it for the good of the other person, or is it for yourself.

We all know the people who use the excuse of being blunt, being honest, etc., simply as a means of being b1tchy.
Well saidthumbs up Valid points.
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Oct 16, 2019 5:17 PM CST Is honesty always the best policy?
mollybaby
mollybabymollybabyCork City, Cork Ireland56 Threads 8 Polls 23,608 Posts
Bnaughty: I always lie about being wealthy and having a large pénis just to get a date
Dammit. .it's all lies? moping
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Oct 16, 2019 5:19 PM CST Is honesty always the best policy?
Bogart_1960
Bogart_1960Bogart_1960Ask me !, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur France36 Threads 1 Polls 10,012 Posts
I prefer brutal honesty. no maybes.

No to all questions.


Btw, "brutal honesty" ? " a**hole honesty.". It is s not the same.
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Oct 16, 2019 5:24 PM CST Is honesty always the best policy?
Friskyone
FriskyoneFriskyoneSanta Fe, New Mexico USA271 Threads 26 Polls 4,631 Posts
I would want the brutal truth and I am also an honest person.

Just an F.Y.I.: A liar has to have a good memory.grin
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Oct 16, 2019 5:27 PM CST Is honesty always the best policy?
Bogart_1960
Bogart_1960Bogart_1960Ask me !, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur France36 Threads 1 Polls 10,012 Posts
Friskyone: How is brutal different from *sshole honesty? Just curious what you mean by that?
Brutal - honest answer in a positive manner - constructive

a**hole- answer - to "diminish" someone - destructive
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Oct 16, 2019 5:30 PM CST Is honesty always the best policy?
Bnaughty
BnaughtyBnaughtyMálaga, Andalusia Spain43 Threads 2 Polls 4,685 Posts
Friskyone: It's not how big the ship is, it's how the captain sails it.

Wealth does not impress me. I have my own. In your case, you shouldn't lie
Thanks Frisky, I´ll pick you up at 8 then, ship sails at 8:30, destination Love Islandsmitten smitten smitten
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Oct 16, 2019 5:30 PM CST Is honesty always the best policy?
bodleing2
bodleing2bodleing2Manchester, Greater Manchester, England UK84 Threads 6,132 Posts
Sometimes, for the benefit and wellbeing of others, it can be better to be economical with the truth.
To tell a lie to benefit yourself is quite different than to tell a lie for the benefit of an other. It's all a matter of intent.
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Oct 16, 2019 5:31 PM CST Is honesty always the best policy?
Bnaughty
BnaughtyBnaughtyMálaga, Andalusia Spain43 Threads 2 Polls 4,685 Posts
Bnaughty: Thanks Frisky, I´ll pick you up at 8 then, ship sails at 8:30, destination Love Island
Oh and Frisky, can you lend me $5 for our dinner?
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Oct 16, 2019 5:31 PM CST Is honesty always the best policy?
galrads
galradsgalradsDublin, Ohio USA2,264 Threads 279 Polls 36,283 Posts
I am honest, even on public forums like CS’


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Oct 16, 2019 5:32 PM CST Is honesty always the best policy?
Bnaughty
BnaughtyBnaughtyMálaga, Andalusia Spain43 Threads 2 Polls 4,685 Posts
mollybaby: Dammit. .it's all lies?
Yes, my golden python is just a fairy talemoping
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Oct 16, 2019 5:32 PM CST Is honesty always the best policy?
Friskyone
FriskyoneFriskyoneSanta Fe, New Mexico USA271 Threads 26 Polls 4,631 Posts
Bnaughty: Thanks Frisky, I´ll pick you up at 8 then, ship sails at 8:30, destination Love Island
Oooh la la! Can't wait Captain Naughty!kiss shimmy
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Oct 16, 2019 5:33 PM CST Is honesty always the best policy?
mollybaby
mollybabymollybabyCork City, Cork Ireland56 Threads 8 Polls 23,608 Posts
bodleing2: Sometimes, for the benefit and wellbeing of others, it can be better to be economical with the truth.
To tell a lie to benefit yourself is quite different than to tell a lie for the benefit of an other. It's all a matter of intent.
I agree totally, Bod thumbs up
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Oct 16, 2019 5:33 PM CST Is honesty always the best policy?
Friskyone
FriskyoneFriskyoneSanta Fe, New Mexico USA271 Threads 26 Polls 4,631 Posts
bodleing2: Sometimes, for the benefit and wellbeing of others, it can be better to be economical with the truth.
To tell a lie to benefit yourself is quite different than to tell a lie for the benefit of an other. It's all a matter of intent.
I think some people would agree with you. It's hard to be the bearer of bad news.
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Oct 16, 2019 5:34 PM CST Is honesty always the best policy?
mollybaby
mollybabymollybabyCork City, Cork Ireland56 Threads 8 Polls 23,608 Posts
Bnaughty: Yes, my golden python is just a fairy tale
Well, I shan't dream about it again tonight so snooty
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Oct 16, 2019 5:35 PM CST Is honesty always the best policy?
Friskyone
FriskyoneFriskyoneSanta Fe, New Mexico USA271 Threads 26 Polls 4,631 Posts
Bnaughty: Oh and Frisky, can you lend me $5 for our dinner?
Awww man! You just killed the mood! You gotta have SOME money, enough to pay for dinner. I hope you're a good fisherman and cook.laugh
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Oct 16, 2019 5:35 PM CST Is honesty always the best policy?
mollybaby
mollybabymollybabyCork City, Cork Ireland56 Threads 8 Polls 23,608 Posts
Friskyone: I think some people would agree with you. It's hard to be the bearer of bad news.
Plus, sometimes people don't really want the truth, or they may not be strong enough to take it.
You have to use your judgement at times to know what is best in a given circumstance.
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Oct 16, 2019 5:36 PM CST Is honesty always the best policy?
Friskyone
FriskyoneFriskyoneSanta Fe, New Mexico USA271 Threads 26 Polls 4,631 Posts
galrads: I am honest, even on public forums like CS’
Hmmm...are you sure about that?dunno laugh
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Oct 16, 2019 5:39 PM CST Is honesty always the best policy?
Friskyone
FriskyoneFriskyoneSanta Fe, New Mexico USA271 Threads 26 Polls 4,631 Posts
mollybaby: Plus, sometimes people don't really want the truth, or they may not be strong enough to take it.
You have to use your judgement at times to know what is best in a given circumstance.
I agree. Some people can't handle the truth. They would sometimes rather being in denial. I've lost a good friend once when I told her I saw her boyfriend in a restaurant kissing another woman. I thought I was doing the right thing.
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Oct 16, 2019 5:46 PM CST Is honesty always the best policy?
bodleing2
bodleing2bodleing2Manchester, Greater Manchester, England UK84 Threads 6,132 Posts
Friskyone: I think some people would agree with you. It's hard to be the bearer of bad news.
Would the animal lover point in the right direction when asked by the hunt, " which way did the fox go?"
I think not. His intent would be to save the fox and send the hunt in the wrong direction, free from any guilt in his lie.
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Oct 16, 2019 5:48 PM CST Is honesty always the best policy?
mollybaby
mollybabymollybabyCork City, Cork Ireland56 Threads 8 Polls 23,608 Posts
Friskyone: I agree. Some people can't handle the truth. They would sometimes rather being in denial. I've lost a good friend once when I told her I saw her boyfriend in a restaurant kissing another woman. I thought I was doing the right thing.
She may have already known about it. But her way to deal with it was to live in denial. It might go away all by itself.
By you stating it in words, out loud, you made it real and something she would have to deal with.
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Oct 16, 2019 5:49 PM CST Is honesty always the best policy?
Friskyone
FriskyoneFriskyoneSanta Fe, New Mexico USA271 Threads 26 Polls 4,631 Posts
bodleing2: Would the animal lover point in the right direction when asked by the hunt, " which way did the fox go?"
I think not. His intent would be to save the fox and send the hunt in the wrong direction, free from any guilt in his lie.
I am an animal lover. Good point!thumbs up
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Oct 16, 2019 5:50 PM CST Is honesty always the best policy?
Friskyone
FriskyoneFriskyoneSanta Fe, New Mexico USA271 Threads 26 Polls 4,631 Posts
mollybaby: She may have already known about it. But her way to deal with it was to live in denial. It might go away all by itself.
By you stating it in words, out loud, you made it real and something she would have to deal with.
I agree. We finally reunited after many years. She actually learned he had many other women on the side.
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Oct 16, 2019 5:52 PM CST Is honesty always the best policy?
Honesty is my only policy no matter what turns out. I will however just not say anything if I suspect the truth can't be handled.
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Oct 16, 2019 5:53 PM CST Is honesty always the best policy?
secretagent09
secretagent09secretagent09New Jersey Girl in, North Carolina USA198 Threads 4 Polls 7,230 Posts
Track16: Honesty is my only policy no matter what turns out. I will however just not say anything if I suspect the truth can't be handled.
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Oct 16, 2019 5:56 PM CST Is honesty always the best policy?
Friskyone
FriskyoneFriskyoneSanta Fe, New Mexico USA271 Threads 26 Polls 4,631 Posts
Track16: Honesty is my only policy no matter what turns out. I will however just not say anything if I suspect the truth can't be handled.
I see, no comment thenlaugh
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