QUESTION 21 OF 31

Do you think honesty is always the best policy?

Is honesty always the best policy? Talk to the interviewer about your thoughts on honesty in the workplace.

"Sometimes full disclosure can damage someone's self-esteem, and reality isn't always best expressed in full and can be self-indulgent based on the person's intention. In those instances, honesty isn't always the best policy."

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Anonymous Answer

Yes, to an extent. Sometimes if someone is struggling or underperforming, honest criticism may not be the preferred route. Sometimes it's just about being encouraging.

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I appreciate your diplomatic response. Often it is a matter of balancing honesty with how you deliver your message in order to build trusting relationships. Use this question as an opportunity to share an example of a time when you shared honest feedback in a way that helped a team member improve or helped a team handle a project or meet a goal.

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