honestly.
We know we can’t promise not to be offended. We know the truth can hurt, almost more than a lie, sometimes. We may even have an idea of what the real answer is going to be when we ask for it.
We still ask.
When is it fair to give a dishonest answer to an honest question?
So many intelligent people I have conversed with would tell me, above all else, that they respect candid and straightforward honesty in all things. Rarely do they seem to remember this when they get exactly what they asked for.
Personally, I don’t believe honesty is at all times required. There are moments where a small white lie can make a difference; we do our best to judge this when we tell them, and we make it known when it wasn’t the best time, and we learn as we go.
But there are those times when we are asked a direct question. Maybe not even a big question, but a solid question that deserves an answer. I am going to give you the answer, whether you really knew what you were asking for or not. I expect the same. Honestly.
New stuff, I lucked out.
What about lies? I find it interesting that someone would lie about day to day business.
But then again I enjoy unravelling the truth from untruths.
After all an artful lie from an intelligent person can take a good amount of time to unravel if you ever become aware of it.
Comment by Nef — September 15, 2008 @ 11:20 pm