What's your definition of 'honesty'?

[BrokenInside]

1.Tell the complete truth.
2.Hide nothing
3.Tell no lies

 

[CallMeCol]

It would depend on who I'm talking to. Not everybody is entitled to know every thought I've ever had.

Col.

 

[theraab]

When I tell someone I tell someone I want them to be completely honest with me (for example, asking their opinion on something), then I mean all three.

In everyday conversation, I expect only #3 from people - social norms kind of keep 1 and 2 at bay in those cases.

Likewise, I won't offer anything more than 3 unless, either, the other person asks for it or there is some danger in them not knowing those extra parts of the story.

 

[Okiedokes]

Being truthful even if it's not exactly good. I don't think hiding info is lying unless you deny knowing that info.

 

[IgnoredOne]

Omission of truth is not lying.

 

[Felix]

Raw honesty is social suicide.

 

[Sci-Fi]

Out of the three I'd say #3. Hiding nothing doesn't really fall under honesty with me. It could be something people just don't want to share, it's not like they are being dishonest keeping it from anyone. You don't have to tell people every little detail. Telling the complete truth is subjective, to me that kind of goes with hide nothing. As long as the person doesn't like if there is something they keep out for any reason is up to them. Just as long as it isn't important to whatever is being told.

 

[LoneKiller]

Saying exactly what's on your mind, however brutal it may seem.

 

[lonelyfairy]

That you won't lie.

 

[MissGuided]

When I tell someone I tell someone I want them to be completely honest with me (for example, asking their opinion on something), then I mean all three.

In everyday conversation, I expect only #3 from people - social norms kind of keep 1 and 2 at bay in those cases.

Likewise, I won't offer anything more than 3 unless, either, the other person asks for it or there is some danger in them not knowing those extra parts of the story.

^ this

Out of the three I'd say #3. Hiding nothing doesn't really fall under honesty with me. It could be something people just don't want to share, it's not like they are being dishonest keeping it from anyone. You don't have to tell people every little detail. Telling the complete truth is subjective, to me that kind of goes with hide nothing. As long as the person doesn't like if there is something they keep out for any reason is up to them. Just as long as it isn't important to whatever is being told.

^...and this. +1 for both

 

[Walley]

Raw honesty is social suicide.

this is true, I can testify to that lol.
especially on the internet.. I am honest to a fault.
some of my first expiriences online showed me how much distrust there is. many people pretending to be something they were not, or pretending to be something that they wish they were.
so, I desided litteraly from day one to be completely myself. whether people liked it or not. (suprise! most people do not actually want honestly)
and of course, when some stranger messages me and asks my age/sex/location and I say "over 40/married male/canada" they are gone faster than they appeared lol. but maybe thats a good thing?
but to me, holding in info or not offering up truth when asked is no different from lying and can do more harm than an outright lie sometimes as well.
when someone holds stuff back and leaves the truth to my imagination it usualy causes more pain that anything. its very selfish and probably more hurtful than just setting things straight from the start.
I think if everyone was completely upfront, held nothing back and made a point of telling others how they feel at the soonest possible moment.. things would not have a chance to fester and misunderstandings would never happen.
there are enough things in the world that can be left to my imagination. the truth should not be one of them. imho.

 

[Trent]

4. your words align with your deeds

 

[Gutted]

Honesty to me means telling the complete and utter truth. Positive and Negative. The problem is, being honest never seems to be a good thing. The Bad outweighs the Good.

 

[Minus]

Without the intent to deceive.

 

[musicstoodstill]

Transparency and truthfulness.

 

[Trent]

Without the intent to deceive.

this is the best i've read so far

flawless

absolutely flawless

 

[BrokenInside]

3rd one imo is the most important of all.


"I love hearing lies when i know the truth"

 

[Mans]

1.Tell the complete truth.
2.Hide nothing
3.Tell no lies

Bravo , nice advising but this advising is most proper to politicians ....

 

[Lonesome Crow]

Im not allow to truthfully express my truth about certain ass-holes on this site...Honestly.
Im not going to ly to myself...that's for sure.

 

[Bones]

Being honest & truthful while displaying tactfulness.

While I tend to be brutally honest and truthful, I still try to be considerate of people's feelings and use the sandwich method by saying something positive, saying something negative while trying to not hurt the other person's feelings, and saying something positive at the end.

What's your definition of 'honesty'?