Honesty Matters

What does it mean to be truthful?

• Being truthful means occasionally telling the truth but mostly being dishonest.

• Being truthful means always lying and deceiving others.

• Being truthful means consistently telling the truth, being honest, and not deceiving others.

• Being truthful means being vague and ambiguous in communication.

Why is it important to always tell the truth?

• Truth doesn't matter in relationships

• Telling the truth builds trust, maintains integrity, and fosters healthy relationships.

• Telling lies is more fun

• Being dishonest is easier

Can telling the truth sometimes be difficult? Give an example.

• Yes, telling the truth can sometimes be difficult, especially in situations where the truth may hurt someone's feelings or have negative consequences. For example, telling a friend that you don't like their new haircut can be challenging because you don't want to hurt their feelings.

• Lying is the best option in all situations

• Telling the truth is always easy

• Avoiding the truth is never a problem

How can you show that you are a truthful person?

• Be honest in words and actions, avoid lying or deceiving others, maintain integrity and transparency.

• Use deception as a strategy to get ahead

• Always tell white lies to avoid hurting others

• Pretend to be someone you're not to fit in

What are the consequences of lying?

• Loss of trust, damaged relationships, guilt, potential legal consequences

• Improved relationships

• financial gain

• peace of mind

Is it okay to tell a small lie to avoid hurting someone's feelings? Why or why not?

• Telling a small lie is a sign of kindness and consideration.

• It depends on the situation, sometimes a small lie is necessary.

• Yes, it is fine to tell a small lie to avoid hurting someone's feelings.

• No, it is not okay to tell a small lie to avoid hurting someone's feelings.

Have you ever been in a situation where telling the truth was hard? How did you handle it?

• Avoid the situation by lying to cover up the truth

• Handle the situation by communicating the truth tactfully, focusing on facts rather than emotions, and being prepared to deal with the consequences.

• Stay silent and refuse to address the truth

• Blame someone else to shift the focus away from the truth

How can you build trust with others through honesty?

• Lie, deceive, cover up errors, and fail to keep promises.

• Be transparent, truthful, admit mistakes, and follow through on commitments.

• Manipulate, mislead, ignore faults, and disregard agreements.

• Avoid communication, hide information, deny mistakes, and break commitments.

What should you do if you catch a friend lying?

• End the friendship immediately

• Publicly shame your friend for lying

• Address the situation privately with your friend and have an open conversation about it.

• Ignore the situation and pretend it didn't happen

Do you think honesty is always the best policy? Why or why not?

• Yes, honesty is generally the best policy but exceptions may exist.

• Yes, honesty is sometimes the worst policy.

• No, honesty is never the best policy.

• Yes, honesty is rarely the best policy.