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