Truth or Lie

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 4:59 pm

Are you honest with other people

or

do you tell people what they want to hear?

WHY?

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 5:09 pm

To be honest, my reply depends on two things. Firstly, it depends on whether I have an answer. If I have not an answer and I have been asked, I will say as much. But if the person is persistent, then I am likely to tell them what they want to hear. This serves to stop them from constantly haranguing me and makes them happy.

On the other hand, if I have an answer, then I will give it to them. However, I will use tact as necessary, to the best of my limited ability, so that they might act positively rather than negatively.

I confess that in the first instance, I should not give in to an easy way out. Yet, sometimes, when I have an answer, and am able to give it in a positive manner, they are not interested in anything other than what they want to hear.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 5:39 pm

I usually always tell the truth. Sometimes being a teacher, you have to not mention the truth about something for awhile: for example, a shooting at our school this week. It was better to play dumb and not know the answers, or the children would keep questioning and become more worried as the day progressed. They know it is safe if I go outside and take my walk 6th period, something I do everyday-unless it snows very hard or rains-ever since the sniper was there a few years ago. It makes them feel more secure, if I can go out side-la de dah-then it is all right for them when it is time to go home.

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 5:46 pm

chonsigirl wrote: I usually always tell the truth. Sometimes being a teacher, you have to not mention the truth about something for awhile: for example, a shooting at our school this week. It was better to play dumb and not know the answers, or the children would keep questioning and become more worried as the day progressed. They know it is safe if I go outside and take my walk 6th period, something I do everyday-unless it snows very hard or rains-ever since the sniper was there a few years ago. It makes them feel more secure, if I can go out side-la de dah-then it is all right for them when it is time to go home.

Oh my! Talk about having influence..............

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 6:55 pm

if I can go out side-la de dah

Sorry Chonsi, but as I read this, I had an image of you doing a jump, skip and hop as you took your walk. Please forgive me.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 6:57 pm

:wah: I almost run out of school Period 6 to walk, and grab a counselor or two who need a break. We are worse then the kids........................

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 7:04 pm

MrsK understands, don't you love to go out just for 20 minutes without the kids, to fortify yourself for the last class of the day?

You must be wonderful with your kids, MrsK.

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 7:27 pm

chonsigirl wrote: :wah: I almost run out of school Period 6 to walk, and grab a counselor or two who need a break. We are worse then the kids........................

:yh_doh

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 8:00 pm

I am a truth teller. I do not like lies. If someone asks me a question and the I the truth will hurt them, I either drop the conversation or tell the truth. It just depends on the situation.

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 8:36 pm

Sheryl - what are the 47 other Dangerous Words????

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 9:41 pm

I tell the truth, I expect the truth. If I feel a person is telling me what he thinks I want to hear, I'll press the issue. I want it right between the eyes, without the fluff. I'm savvy enough to know when someone is being kind and when they're being cruel.

I normally use considerably more tact in my delivery, though. I don't work with kids, so I will not lie. If I know something but can't tell, I will say I know but won't tell. That usually blows people's minds until they get used to me.

Alfred · Post by **Alfred** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 10:01 pm

SOJOURNER wrote: Are you honest with other people

or

do you tell people what they want to hear?

WHY?

how would you know if i was telling the truth when i answer this post?

so what is it that you all want to hear?

but i guess you could say i'm a little from collum A and a little from collum B.

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Sat Mar 04, 2006 10:27 pm

AussiePam wrote: Sheryl - what are the 47 other Dangerous Words????

hmmm let me get back to you...

*scurries for a theasorous

weeder · Post by **weeder** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 3:59 am

I am straigt foward, and honest. Many good friends love me for it. Others loathe me, and my personality. Most of the people who came into my business in Georgia,instantly disliked me. It is possible to be honest, and kind.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 5:17 am

Alfred wrote: how would you know if i was telling the truth when i answer this post?

so what is it that you all want to hear?

but i guess you could say i'm a little from collum A and a little from collum B.
What about on multiple choice quizzes?:wah:

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 7:02 am

Sheryl wrote: hmmm let me get back to you...

*scurries for a theasorousGrab a spell checker while you're there. :wah:

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 7:27 am

Honesty can be a double edged sword. Frequently people think they want the truth but when they actually hear it they cant handle it. Tact is a useful tool. Anyhoo truth is subjective, we all have varying realities. Its not a bad idea to preface your truth with a "in my opinion".......

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 7:41 am

Accountable wrote: Grab a spell checker while you're there. :wah:

:p don't pick on me cause my spelling is awful.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 7:42 am

Ill pick on her acc....got it covered.

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 7:47 am

Grrrrrrrrrrrrr

snuggs · Post by **snuggs** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 8:30 am

i say wot i hink

n if no1 likes it

well tuff :wah: :wah:

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 8:32 am

snuggs wrote: i say wot i hink

n if no1 likes it

well tuff :wah: :wah:

Oh man that really pisses me off !!! :-5

snuggs · Post by **snuggs** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 8:37 am

Nomad wrote: Oh man that really pisses me off !!! :-5

TUFF :wah: :wah:

Alfred · Post by **Alfred** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 11:34 pm

chonsigirl wrote: What about on multiple choice quizzes?:wah:
multiple choice questions are settled by a quick bout of eany meany miny mo. (geez i hope thats how its spelled)

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 6:38 pm

Alfred wrote: how would you know if i was telling the truth when i answer this post?

so what is it that you all want to hear?

but i guess you could say i'm a little from collum A and a little from collum B.
3rd post in this link places you more in column B, I'd say.

http://users.boardnation.com/~revolutio ... 00;start=0

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 6:49 pm

Far Rider wrote: was that the truth ACC or were ya just sayin?:wah:
[smilie=1,33,2] As I said before, I tell the truth, I expect the truth.

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 7:14 pm

Far Rider wrote: ok then do these jeans make me look fat? *Far turns around slowly*:yh_rotflwhat does it matter when you won't keep them on anyway? :wah:

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 7:14 pm

Far Rider wrote: ok then do these jeans make me look fat? *Far turns around slowly*:yh_rotfl
No, Far, those jeans don't make you look fat. Your fat makes you look fat! :yh_rotfl