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Honesty is always the best policy. Though lying often allows one to escape punishment for the moment, the 1 will always come out. In most situations, one will find that lying does not offer the same2 benefits as honesty does.
Sometimes people lie for the purpose of being3For example, my cousin Joanne was invited to her friend's birthday party and she asked for my 4 on her dress. In fact, her dress was terrible, but I5 and told her that the dress was beautiful. How could I 6her excitement over the dress? Looking back at that7 I probably should have told her the truth, considering that the guests8her.
After that I realized the 9 of telling the truth. My brother once 10his best friend to cheat on a math test. That night, he told me what happened at school. I was very 11and asked him to say sorry to his math teacher immediately when he went to school the next day.12 the teacher only forced the two boys to take the test again. If my brother had not 13 my advice, he might have been 14 school.15 my brother's behavior sets a good example for his friend. So he16 his friend and helped him avoid serious punishment.
In some cases, lying seems to be17 For example, how can one 18 to young children what has happened when they lose one of their family members? Lying seems kind, but if one lies to children, they may feel more 19 when they discover the facts. Therefore, it is important for each of us to be 20 anytime.
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