When you make a mistake or do something wrong, do you admit to it, or try to lie or talk your way out of it?

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Lliam · Accepted Answer

If I realize that I made a mistake, I readily admit it. Depending on what it is, I might joke about being a dumb ass or I'll sincerely apologize. It shows mental health as opposed to dishonesty and insecure ego. It also makes relationships stronger.

I screw up lots of times. Sometimes I say things that don't come out right and may be taken as confrontational or hurtful. Sometimes things will come straight from my brain and out of my mouth unfiltered. Sometimes even I disagree with un-thought out things I say after hearing them spoken aloud. It's all part of being human. Communication is how we learn.

There have been lots of times when I've said or done something and, after processing it for some time, either over night or for several days, realize that I had been kind of an ass hole. As soon as I do, I'll talk to the person and admit it.

So yeah, I try to be honest with myself and with others.

Sun_Kim-Ai · Accepted Answer

I generally own to it, because recognizing mistakes is the only way to learn from them and grow as a person.
Something I do constantly is writing self-criticism letters to myself and sometimes even read them at work meetings, while encouraging others to do the same. A constant analysis is essentially to recognize one's faults.
This is something I like to tell to the people who work for me - ''You have a lot of experience. It's better than mine, and I don't have the right to criticise you... basically you are right. But, have you made mistakes or not? I don't know. Certainly you have. So rectify yourself do rectification! ... the road to success is tortuous.'' those are the exact same words I tell to myself.
Self-criticism and rectification - those are the elements to constantly improve and grow as a person.

DeeDeeDeVour · Accepted Answer

I will not deny that I have talked my way out of my errs and also lied my way out of my errs in the past. I was arrogant and felt privileged to admit my mistakes. To the contrary, it feels better to just own 'em and face 'em.

Gwenhwyfar · Accepted Answer

I try to do the mature thing and own up to it but my instinct is to talk my way out of it Just posting this opinion is the mature thing 😊

NathanDavis · Answer

mistakes... I admit it once I realize it, or is pointed out to me

wrongs... same and then I try to fix it or make up for it

both are lessons learned, I have no reason to lie about it nor trying to run from it

Dvchill · Answer

Okay sooo I do a bit of a battle damage assessment in this situation… will it 100% come back on me… if I don’t own it will it hurt someone else. If the now broken object just “disappeared could I make sure it states gone and seal the lips of everyone that knew. Once this was all done I would determine I need to go secret Squirl or just own it

Bricealan · Answer

I have made stupid mistakes, and ran my mouth, in error to people, that were only being helpful, or more knowledgeable. Fortunately, I had enough brains and balls to admit it, and go back and made a public apology before all of those that I was a fool in front of. Had I not done that, I would have regretted it forever.

Anonymous · Answer

I think in the moment, especially if done so in a belittling or mean way, people will see it as an attack, will be less likely to own it and will be more likely to see themselves as a victim of bullying, which it can be true, but it doesn’t invalidate what they are pointing out. It rather means it is being done in an ineffective way and it should be told to them that such a method of correction will get them more bad looks than good looks, as well as gradual loss of friends possibly.

MAAJD · Answer

95% of the guys said they own it... YEAAA I CALL BULLSHIT. But i personally truly own it myself. it takes a real genuine/honest person to admit their mistakes.

dustybiker · Answer

Own it. Which isn’t easy. It makes life so much more juicy and you feel alive.

ChrisMaster69 · Answer

I admit to it straight away or as soon as possible. I was taught that you admit to things.

FreyaRed · Answer

Depends on situation. Some mistakes are unavoidable, not everyone deserves the truth and self-criticism is one of the ways to self-improvement.

jackderby_01 · Answer

As an adult you must own it, you're not a kid anymore so confessing you were wrong or you made a mistake is a much more mature thing to do

TheBigGuy9 · Answer

I own it 100%. After all, isn’t that how we learn and become better people?

Yeah, I know myriad people will just lie. After all, Rationalization is the second strongest human drive.
I see it ALL THE TIME in Politics.

cloud9vortex1234 · Answer

It can be more complicated than that. People have Different Beliefs and Different Ways of doing things. Sometimes people can genuinely believe they did nothing wrong. They may not actually be trying to lie their way out of it.

MCheetah · Answer

Option A, because it's embarrassing and I HATE making mistakes.

wakeupchy · Answer

depends on the situation, sometimes you have to do the wrong things for the right reasons.

RaeShirley · Answer

Honestly it depends on the situation but 98% of the time I would admit I'm wrong and move on.

Pj1981 · Answer

I used to try to lie but it stressed me the fuck out. I found in almost every situation it's so much easier to just except it and be honest

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

I admit it I feel like that a big part of being a man is admitting when you wrong and acknowledging your faults

DJB72 · Answer

Always try to own it. That way I tend not to make it again.

Slotbot · Answer

Never hide anything. Tell the truth n u don’t have to remember lies

Luckycharms12 · Answer

Own it we are human we make mistakes by making mistakes you learn and grow as person

loves2learn · Answer

I own it. Always own it.

iamElisa · Answer

yes I admit my mistakes and try to correct them by speaking.

karaspara · Answer

Usually I own it but I have been guilty of the other two options in the past

Caliguy88 · Answer

Usually own up to it, but I’ve had to lie about a few things I’ve done

Cassieee18 · Answer

I own it , there's no point lying or making excuses.

OnTheLevel · Answer

I own it. I taught my kids to own their mistakes and the best way to teach that is to own my own.

najekim · Answer

If on the rare occasion I would screw up, I'll admit it, learn from it, and continue on.

Sigma999 · Answer

It's as they say: " honesty is the best policy ".

Cherry234 · Answer

I own it and admit that I made a mistake

Pinay_ako · Answer

I’d rather own it. It’s hard but I got to

exitseven · Answer

I own it and try to do better next time.

jspl90 · Answer

most of the time i just own up to it

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

I'd admit to mistakes I make

douride2 · Answer

Most times I admit to my mistakes.

zagor · Answer

I try to fix it first.

jeffryrobertbabb · Answer

Sorry to saw, I'm not very good at 'owning up'

BennyClark · Answer

But if people dont realise you are in the clear

BokieLoc · Answer

Never ever admit to it.

Anonymous · Answer

Mostly i admit but sometimes i might not

dudeinohio · Answer

Always admit it

Iron_Man · Answer

I will admit it

Diya010 · Answer

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