'Honesty is the best Policy'. Do you agree?

Question

'Honesty is the best Policy'. Do you agree?

Answer 1

not always...mostly yes but if u can get away with it and its not even important then y not.

Answer 2

I agree

Answer 3

not always...its a tad idealistic ;)

Answer 4

Yes. Why would you feel the need to be dishonest? why not strive to be honest? lies always reveal themselves, even if it seems you have gotten away with it.

Answer 5

Unless you're REALLY good at lying.

Answer 6

Usually it is. There's a freedom in staying that way too. But remember the saying "honesty without compassion is cruelty" - unknown.

Answer 7

It depends. If honesty is going to have a more damaging affect (WHICH IT CAN)than saying something else or not saying anything at all, I don't see the point in making things worse. For example if someone becomes suicidal over an ended relationship and asks you do think it's because he/she is unattractive. If you really thought that was the reason, why would you tell them that?That's not going to bring any good. Somethings really are better left unsaid. However, I would strongly suggest not making a habit out of lying.  

Answer 8

In today's time, I think Honest is Worst Policy.  I choose the way of honesty in my work place, which proved fatal for my career growth.  I though it will pay me in long term, but it never happened.  Now, I rued why I have taken so high moral grounds.