is it best to tell people the truth or not if it gets you in trouble?
93315
It is best to tell the truth.  Not telling the truth can lead to a cascade of lies as you try to cover up your tracks.  While there may be a punishment in the short term, in the long run, you will have a lot more trust and leeway than if someone found out that what you said before was a lie.  They will be left wondering about everything you said and you will be unable to convince them even if you are telling the truth.
137127
It would seem to pose a dilemma, however, in my opinion I am tempted to believe them up until the time that I catch them telling the truth and which will eventually happen if one engages the liar into a lengthy discussion.\nWith the proper question posed at a particular time within the discourse the truth will 'blurt.'\nA question such as "Do you want to be treated to a free steak dinner on me?" \nHope this does it. Jose
489228
Almost always.I believe honesty is the best policy, even if it does get one into trouble sometimes.\n\nEveryone jokes around sometimes, though. I have such a wry sense of humor that some people do not know when to take me serious & when not to though.
225527
If someone tells you secrets that other people tell them, then think twice about telling that person your secrets. I've learned that they can't keep a secret.
149768
it all depends on who they;re talking to. like if talking to a stranger u might or might not tell the truth. n if ur talking to a friend or a family member, then ur problee gonna be telling the truth unless u realy have to lie.
151319
I find honesty is the best policy, however if I now its going to hurt someone to much I give it the ole bambi rule-- if you don't have something nice to say don't say anything at all.
825991
You will have to use discretion on this one. You  might do more harm than good in telling the person about this.
742487
It depends on what the information is.\n\nIf you are simply sharing information about the person just to be negative about him or her, it's not okay.\n\nIf you are reporting something about the person for his/her or society's benefit, it might be okay.\n\nFor example, if you are saying to your coworker that you don't like so-and-so's outfit, it's not okay, because you are simply being negative for no apparent reason.  A friend of mine says a good rule of thumb for these is to never say anything about the person that you wouldn't say if he/she were there.\n\nIf you are reporting something about the person because you are trying to make life better for that person and/or society, it might be okay.  For example, if you know that your neighbor committed a crime, you might report it to the police without your neighbor knowing.  But you are doing it in the interest of a safer society.  Or if you find out that your friend has an eating disorder, you might tell her parents behind her back, but you do so because you hope that they will help her get the help she needs.\n\nGreat question.  I've recently come up against an issue having to do with this myself.
728175
JUST TRY TELLING THE TRUTH
459140
You have to be honest with yourself and trust yourself before others can trust you. Would you trust you if you were any of these people? Why? Whynot? Answer these questions to yourself. You could admit to these people that you do occasionally bend the truth, but as you said, not to intentionally hurt anyone. Let them know that deep down you are an honest, trustworthy person.
1029914
This is a tough one - do you tell the truth or lie.  Lot's of luck, I wish I had an answer for you.
1044751
Some of my best friends are people who, like you, tell it like it is and don't 'pull any punches.'  \nYou should absolutely stay true to yourself, but that doesn't mean you can't hold back comments sometimes when you feel they wouldn't be well received or if they might be hurtful.  You don't have to lie, but if you can spare someone's feelings by holding your tongue, then maybe that would be a good idea.\n\nRemember, not everyone wants to know the truth, they are happier in their delusions.  So, by pointing out what may be obvious to you, you will make then angry or sullen.\n\nThink of your wisdom and life experiences as having value and don't be giving them away free every time you open your mouth. Instead, let others learn from their own mistakes and strive for their own life experiences.
976077
I do not think that would be a very good idea. It is not worth lying because a lie is worse that not having a high education level or such! I myself do not know how far they look into those type of things but if they catch you just say you accidentally made a mistake!
994165
Does it have to be the truth?
3173
It is no ok to tell other people's business. Yes cheating is bad and people get hurt but it is not your place to tell. Encourage the person cheating to stop and confess themselves if you feel you must be involved, but it is best to stay out of it.
125206
You would have to balance it all the time. When there are some truths that have to be told, you would have to be honest. But if there are instances where you would have to bite your tongue, do it. Managing relationships are what we all have been doing ever since we were children - we learn to tell the good lies and the bad truths. \n\nOr was it the other way round? =p
380461
Immanuel Kant (a famous philosopher) said it is crucial to be honest because lying is the worst thing a person can do. This is because our society is built on trust.  All the time we trust people not to do curtain things (like blow-up the place you are in).  If you lie, you break down the trust that keep society together and if people lie to much, society will crumble to nothing.  For me sometimes you have to lie, but most time it is good to be honest.