everyone can just be honest with each other.

True or false? Why?

I think it's generally best to always tell the truth. But there are times for blunt honesty and times to tell the truth as delicately as possible.
Some people don't get the difference.

I don't know about better...but at the very least it would be interesting to know where everyone stood, for better or worse...

CarrieMpls said:

...and times when it's best to just shut up. Then there are acceptable white lies too, but usually I don't think they're necessary.

Honesty for sure. There have been times, particularly recently, where honesty has sucked big time, but the flip side is I sleep well at night.

CarrieMpls said:

I agree.

But sometimes it doesn't even matter how you say it because some people just don't wanna hear the truth at all.

I've always believed that honesty is best.
[Edited 11/18/07 15:33pm]

I understand what everyone is saying.

But, its confusing sometimes whether to be honest or not. Im generally an honest person. Not saying I've never lied before because I have.

Like just a few minutes ago my friend came over with this outfit on that makes her look like a straight up hooker. Im not gonna come out and say "u look like a hooker". So i didnt say anything. But then she asked me "how does this look?" And thats when I was honest and said u look like a prostitute. She got mad and left

DanceWme said:

It is, indeed, a fine line between what you should say and what you should, perhaps, keep to yourself. I think with anything that might compromise your integrity or character, you should always be honest. Everything else, such as the question above about the outfit, use your own judgement.

One thing is for certain. She won't ask you any more questions that she doesn't really want the answer to.

violator said:

I know she wont ask me again

i need honesty. i don't care how it makes me feel. better that than behind my back. with others i can be blunt but more often i tell it nicely. but its rarely a lie.

heybaby said:

Yeah. I always thought everybody wanted honesty. But like Erin said, some people just dont wanna hear the truth

It's nice when you can be honest with someone but not everyone wants to hear the truth.

veronikka said:

i know. but you know what they say, "the truth shall set you free"

I don't think so. Sometimes it is best to not be completely honest about everything.

Honesty is ideal but not all the time. Sometimes it can be so much worse than just keeping things to yourself.

DanceWme said:

well, there's honesty and there's also tact. And there's room for both.

Honesty is ALWAYS the best policy.....No one has time for games and bullshit

You can always be honest by saying, "You might not like my answer, so I'm not going to comment."

DanceWme said:

that answer is both.. it's an individual journey.. some ppl hear honesty and accept what is.. .. others hear honesty, turn a deaf ear, lie to themselves and live in denial... honesty can hurt sometimes .. some cant live with that..

heartbeatocean said:

I am going to have to remember that one

DanceWme said:

and that is the LAST time i ever ask you,your opinion on my new outfits!


[Edited 11/19/07 0:16am]

I'm not sure honesty in general is a good idea.

For example, if someone liked you a lot... wanted to spend time with you... but you really disliked this person... would you tell them the truth? Would you say "I don't like you. I don't want to spend time with you." Wouldn't you mind if someone said that to you?

I don't think anyone wants to hear that (including myself), even if that's the truth. They say they want to hear the truth... but when it happens they end up bitter/angry/hurt... Honesty isn't always the best policy. Especially in relationships.
[Edited 11/19/07 3:24am]

Christopher said:

u idiot!

roodboi said:

I wish people would do that more! I hate guessing, and I hate playing games! Just come out and say it, and move on!

MoniGram said:

ok fine!

Ur avatar scares me.

DanceWme said:

Why does it scare you?