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Honesty-Related Mock Interview

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Question 6 of 15

Do you think honesty is always the best policy?

"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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How to Answer: Do you think honesty is always the best policy?

  • 6. Do you think honesty is always the best policy?

      How to Answer

      The interviewer would like to know if you genuinely feel that honesty is the best policy. Many will argue that honesty is not always the best policy. What is your take? Talk to the interviewer about your thoughts on honesty in the workplace.

      Answer Example

      "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."

      Admin

      "I do feel that honesty is the best policy so long as the honest comment does not come with the intention of being hurtful."

      Manager

      "Honesty is always the best policy. Often, it is just a matter of how you communicate and deliver your message so managing this with each situation is critical to building honest and trustworthy relationships."

      Marketing

      "Without honesty, there is no real transparency which makes it difficult to deliver a great product. I am always honest with my coworkers and clients. I deliver my message tactfully of course!"

      Retail

      "Yes, honesty is the best policy, but sometimes brutal honesty is worse than a lie if not communicated well."

      Sales

      "When it comes to business decisions and dealing with clients, I do feel that honesty is the best policy. In my personal life, not always. For instance, if I don't like my mom's cooking, I am certainly not going to tell her!"

      Teacher

      "I need to offer my student fair and true feedback if I expect them to improve. For that reason, I do believe that honesty is the best policy. With that said, it's all about a kind and respectful delivery."

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "Honesty is valuable when giving constructive criticism. However, being too honest can be hurtful to others if you're too callous in how you word your response. That's why it might be better to sugarcoat what you're saying so the message is better received."

      Amanda's Feedback

      Generally, honesty is always the best policy. However, the words you choose or the way you communicate can adapt to meet the needs of the specific situation. Without honesty, it's difficult to build trustworthy dependable relationships with others. Consider improving this answer by sharing a workplace example that illustrates why honesty is important to a strong team, customer, or partner relationships. This makes your answer more memorable.

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