Do you believe that people are basically honest? or dishonest?

Question

Should we trust people?

Answer 1

Dishonest

Answer 2

Dishonest. Did anyone ever have to teach a child how to lie?

Answer 3

No don't trust anyone. People are so fake these days its hard to read whether they are genuine or just plain c**p.

Trust yourself, trust your family and a friend or two.

But generally people just want to do whats best for them.

Answer 4

It depends on their upbringing.

If someone born in a family who always tell lies, telling lies to him would be - normal.. and vice-verse..

Based on bible, you just can't trust human (whole heartedly), bcos they are not god, they will fall into temptation anytime. Someone who is always honest, doens't mean that he will be honest all the time.. Will changed due to circumstances.

Answer 5

People are basically honest till the circumstances make them dishonest.

If the people were not honest then why is the child equated to GOD.

Answer 6

Never trust anyone in your life except yourself !

Answer 7

It depends on their upbringing. I think you need to put all people into bins and keep them in your mind as different or the same. Then basic characteristics has a better meaning. I will never love a winner-player again.

Answer 8

I am an honest person, I grew up in an honest generation, and I still like to think that everyone is honest...but I live in a dream...i see the good in everyone..I trust everyone, I believe in harmony...I believe we should all join hands, all over the world, and live in Peace!!Honestly, there are so many dishonest people, from all walks in the world, that it hurts me, and they always have an excuse! Nothing could change me, and I mean nothing,not all the money in the world.I still have to say that there are some wonderful, wonderful people, and I'd have to say that people are basically honest, and there are alot of people, struggling to get ahead, but they aren't dishonest.  Its kind of a sad time these days, for home owners, many,many people losing their homes, their families breaking up, because of friction caused by money problems, and so many people getting taken by doctors, lawyers, insurance companies, just trying to hold on... yes, there are alot of dishonest people, but I still want to believe in the good of mankind, and that is, that there are so many wonderful, honest people!!  Should we trust people?? No, you need to get to know them first, and still the dishonest are smooth talkers,they believe their own lies, they are charming etc.etc. For one that believes in honesty, I have been taken for a ride, a few times in my life, and I am an easy target!! For I believe in goodness, and honesty!!!     XOXOXO

Answer 9

it depends on which suits them better at the particular moment.

Answer 10

Trust everyone-with the exception of politicians.

Answer 11

My answer:

Trust <--->honest people and realize that when being exposed to chosen dishonest communication you are not the cause of anyone choosing to lie and not going to be used as they're excuse no matter what anyone says.  That also includes people who tell you not to judge the difference between honesty and dishonesty (code for:  there is no difference) when there is clear reason why lying doesn't work.  Tell them you are not interested in listening to someone validate the chosen action of lying.    

Stand up for honesty.   People share money, time and things don't they?  Well, honesty is just as important in relationships between people as material goods.  Anyone that doesn't think so is trying to control people for who knows what purpose but it isn't a postive one.