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Why can't people just be honest?

Every friendship and relationship I see is plagued with dishonesty. Why has lying become so commonplace? I tell people the truth, and now I have no friends. It's 12:30 and I can't sleep so I thought I would see if there's any other honest people left in the world.

(maybe the internet is not the place to be looking for honest people? haha)

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    I would like to ask you to do something for one week.

    Look at everyone as being honest. Smile at everyone you meet; it doesn't have to be a big smile, but say good morning, or good afternoon and move on. When you buy something, say thank you to the person taking the money. If someone says have a great day, say You Also!

    Look at the world as a great place to be and most people are honest and decent.

    I believe you will turn your life around and your outlook.

    thank you. And I really do hope you have a great day tomorrow.

  • 1 decade ago

    lying is the worst slap in the face. it's like they're calling you stupid. so stupid, you'll likely buy the bull they're spewing. it's very insulting.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    thinking you are honest is self deception

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