The Raw Confessions Debate: Is Honesty Always the Best Policy?

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Whether you’re getting it off your chest, venting, expressing yourself, airing your feelings or “just being honest," the truth about honesty is that honesty is not always the best. People say, ‘ honesty is the best policy ,’ but that isn’t always true ; oftentimes, honesty is bad and leads to more harm than telling the truth. If you’ve ever wondered how honesty was bad, check out this list of reasons and see if they match up with your assumptions. I always tell people I’m just giving advice and to use their best judgment cause i can only know what im told, but it usually turns out well. One of my biggest beliefs is Honesty is the best policy . We’ve all heard the saying, “ honesty is the best policy ”. But is it always ? According to psychology, there are certain situations where being brutally honest can do more harm than good. Sometimes, a little white lie can actually be beneficial. In this article, we’ll delve into seven scenarios where honesty might not be your best bet. Honesty is NOT always the best policy , when the purpose of your communication is to speak your truth without a conscious intention to actually make a difference for the receiver. Honesty and sincerity are sometimes overrated. In this article, I explore how being dishonest strategically can strengthen our connections with others and motivate them to perform at their best . Is Honesty Always the Best Policy ? We’ve heard it since we were young, “honesty is the best policy .” But how much weight does it carry? Are all lies bad, or is it necessary to tell a little white lie here and there? The wise men said: ”If it’s not right, don’t do it, if it’s not true, don’t say it” by Marcus Aurelius, and: ” Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom” by Thomas Jefferson.