Do you think honest people are social unfit?

Question

I am not saying rude, just honest.

Answer 1

Various societies handle the issue differently.  In most societies, honesty is socially fitting - but only certain kinds of honesty and only in certain settings.To the extent that honesty enhances relationships, it is fitting.  

Honest people are socially unfit if their honesty causes others to get in trouble (for example, whistle blowers), if they are very different from others or if they are offensive.  Also, unless they are especially smart and hard working, honest people would under-perform dishonest people.  

There are some cultures or groups of people who value honesty so much that they respect or honor it even if it causes unpleasantness.  

It also depends on the particular honest person.  Honesty can be done with crudeness and that is more likely to be unfitting.  A respectful and graceful honest person is much more likely to be accepted.

Answer 2

No . The statement is not true . Somebody might be pulling your leg . Honesty is the best policy !

Answer 3

Honest does NOT mean they don;t know how to set boundaries. Oft times, however, honesty is seen as weakness, but it is really a strength, because their own self integrity has been fulfilled, and yet, people will use them as emotional doormats unless the honest ones can set those so important boundaries: financial; time, space, etc...

Answer 4

Let's be honest. If someone is totally honest he would not survive in society. In order for someone to be totally honest his audience  would need to be mature enough to accept anything he has to say. How many of us can cliam to be that way? It's definitely not the case for me.

If while trying not to be rude a person lies, he is not being honest. A lie is a lie even if its not a bad thing.

So to answer your question I believe that if a person were totally honest he would be socially unfit, but that doesn't mean

that we're all great hypocrites. We're just not as honest as we could be.

Answer 5

It is said,

"The hardest person to be honest with is ones self."

"We don't see things as they are, we see things as we are."

and

"We don't see it until we see it."

If your Q came to mind because of politicians, All I can say is their power and greed is getting quite baffling, Seems there are more rotten apples in the bushel then ever before, In

my life and my first vote was for "Ike" Every body did like "Ike"

Answer 6

.Honesty is the best policy that is my motto. So you bet ,I am very honest to myself and on my deals to others. Honesty is a fair game. And a dignified person is well respected and valuable . If honest people are social unfit,how do you categorize and deal with cheaters,con artist,liars,victimizers? The best answer is your answer and live by that....

Answer 7

no, i don't think so. in fact i am convinced of the opposite, even though it's easy get in trouble for being honest.

i believe "being honest" does not always mean "saying everything that's on your mind out loud".

Answer 8

Do you want an honest answer?

Answer 9

no.  I think they sleep well at night.  It's a hard thing to do... admirable -- it's easy to be dishonest...but it doesn't feel good.

Answer 10

the Human can not be honest about every thing

there must be some privacy even with yourself

Answer 11

NOPE I totally disagree. i'm honest and i have no problems with my social life. infact i decided to be honest because i'm just bored of hearing all the sweet talks and never getting around to it. plus, be honest and there wont be all these bad feelings left behind unsaid. whatever's on your mind, just Say It. And we can fix it right then.