According to a common saying, “Honesty is the best policy.” 【小题1】 Lying often seems like a good way to impress people or avoid blame for mistakes. Some people lie out of habit, without even realizing they’re doing it. But despite all this, honesty really is worth the effort.

One obvious reason for honesty is that lies are difficult to maintain. There’s always a chance that the person you lied to will find out the truth. Is the gain from lying really worth the risk? 【小题2】. If you make up a story, you have to remember all the details. And the more lies you tell, the more stories you have to remember. But if you commit to telling the truth, you will never have trouble remembering. This saves you effort and makes conversations less stressful for you.

Another obvious reason to avoid lying is that lying can harm others. 【小题3】. And a lie about someone else could destroy that person’s reputation. If your friends find out you lied to them, their feelings will be hurt. They will question whether they can trust you or wonder whether you care about them.

【小题4】 This will help you in every area of your life. Business deals, friendships, family an romantic relationships all depend on trust.

Honesty, however, doesn’t mean that you have to say everything you think. 【小题5】 Honesty means that when you speak, you tell the truth without holding any information back. When you do that, you will feel more relaxed and enjoy stronger relationships.