Eight Reasons to Tell the Truth

Eight Great reasons to tell the truth - Barbara A Lewis

1. Telling the truth lets everyone know what really happened. There’s less chance of misunderstanding, confusion or conflict.
2. Telling the truth protects innocent people from being blamed or punished
3. Telling the truth allows everyone to learn from what happened.
4. You usually get into less trouble for telling the truth than for lying (and getting caught)
5. Other people trust you more when you tell the truth.
6. You don't have to tell( and remember) more likes to keep your story straight.
7. You gain a reputation for being truthful - a trait most people value
8. Telling the truth helps you feel secure and peaceful inside.

Reflection: I think a lot of people can learn from these eight reasons to tell the truth because it explains why you shouldnt lie. I think that my favorite one would be number six. I think that it is very true because one you lie once, to keep your first lie, you begin to make up more lies. I think that soon after you start lying a lot, you begin to make it normal but you will get caught sooner or later.I think the one that is most important here is the last one number eight. I think its the most important because its about how you feel after you’ve told the truth. It says Telling the truth helps you feel secure and peaceful inside. I think that its important because when you have told the truth, you don't have to worry about getting caught because you know you have done the right thing.