Is honesty really the best policy? Have you ever been rewarded for being honest?

[Dean269]

[MasterAetos]

No, I've never been rewarded for being honest. But being honest depends on context more so than morals. Like, a majority of the time, you have to lie on your resume to get a job because most jobs ask for qualifications or skills that you lack. So, a lot of times in order to sell yourself, you have to exaggerate your skills. Is it lying? Yeah, but I don't feel bad about it. I've been called into interviews because of it where I never have before by being honest. I think honesty only matters when it comes to major events or situations in life. But for little things, not so much. Like, you're not gonna lie to someone you know about something serious, but when it comes to a smalltime meaningless job, it doesn't matter if you lie or exaggerate because the job is utterly worthless. But that's just my philosophy.

[devbro]

İt's not the best policy but at the end of day, it's best policy yes. And no, i have zero reward about honesty but i am not be honest for beign rewarded.

[5points2gspot]

The best reward is the one u give urself for being honest. That good feeling is a reward in its self.. You don't need someone else to give u a reward..

[devbro]

@5points2gspot exactly :)

[Aiasis]

Yes, I told my mother about a mean teacher that I had in high school. My mom went to the school and got me transferred out of that class. I graduated from high school. Sometimes telling the truth also covers telling others about the mean things someone did to you. There's so much reward in that. 😊

[omgrey]

I have never been rewarded for being honest but for me being honest is a must. Especially to my parents or partner if I have one. I feel peace in my mind for being honest

[5points2gspot]

Yes I believe it is. If you're honest life becomes so much easier. & yes you reward yourself with the great satisfaction & that good feeling that knowing you did the right thing. You don't need someone to validate you're honesty with a reward. The best reward you can have is the one you give yourself...

[SpacedCharr]

I'm constantly rewarded for being honest.

The only time I'm punished for it is by my narcissistic (legit, personality disorder, not just self-centered) mother. Often because she can't handle the truth of her own actions.

I am rewarded most for my honesty at work. Apparently it's rare for women to be honest, so I'm often described as a "refreshingly straight shooter".

[aWes0MeNeSs]

I believe so. Of course, there are cases when white lies are necessary, but other than that I think it pays to be honest.

My reward is usually my peace of mind knowing that I did the right thing. I have also been thanked for my honesty, however.

[djmzes]

Simple

[JKingOff]

Yes it is. I understand that there is a time and place to lie. That being said one of the rare and few handfuls of people in the entire world that you should never lie to is your partner. They have your back no matter what. It is disrespectful, DC, an enormous insult, and just flat-out wrong to lie to your partner if you know that they will be supportive of you no matter what.

[ShadowofRegret]

Honesty is always best, it might not pleasant at times, it may even hurt sometimes, but it is better to be honest than dishonest.

[MorticiAddams]

Honesty is ALWAYS best. I've gotten through a lot of rough times by being open and honest about my needs and my situation.

[Riddler1412]

I'm honest to everyone that asks me something. Most of the time it didn't turn out so well.

[soleil2666]

Yeah, always.
You just have to be honest from the beginning - and be in a state of mind in which you can convey all the good stuff, not just 'being honest about the bad'.

[winterfox10]

Yeah, I have, actually. I find that being honest will reward you in nearly every aspect of life, and almost constantly.

[Fromdusktilldawn]

Believe me if you are honest only you have a way more painful and lonely life.
Would you really say everytime your honest opinion if someone asks?

[clampfan101]

Truly being kind in any way is done simply for the sake kindness, not for one’s self.

[hicardosperfbs]

Yep most of the time its better to be honest trust is very important but not always sometimes its best to lie but try not to

[Komall]

Yes being honest is the best quality.. which each and everyone of us must possess... that's a base for every relationship we have in our lives.

[Anonymous]

Honesty with tact but where it has been requested. Nothing worse than honesty when it wasn’t asked for

[Snickermarstwix]

I reward myself knowing my momma would be proud of me

[AdithyaR]

A bitter truth is always better than a sweet lie.

[LovelyFlower]

I personally think it is

[ecfresh]

Yes and yes.

[Lord_Jeb]

Yes, yes I have also been burned

[justin8calm]

Always people sometimes just have to hear what they need to hear not what they want to hear. Get burn more often than not being honest but people respect and appreciate that