Honestly, all of us are liars

At some point, people have lied. For example, a person explained to human resources that he had missed the big company meeting because his grandmother died … again. Sometimes people lie because they want other people to see them the way they wish they were, to spare others’ feelings or to avoid conflict. Furthermore, lying is pretty regular phenomenon. Statistically, people lied at least once to 30 percent above of the people they contacted. Interestingly, people tend to tell serious lies to people closed to them due to protect their relationship. However, except honest, people also value compassionate, or kindness. It is hardly to be a completely person. As a result, to prevent from embarrassing circumstance, it is better to be frank.

http://edition.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/01/21/social.liars/index.html

From my point of view, being honest is probably the most important characteristic based on my background. I remembered that my mother always told me： If you lie, you will be like Pinocchio who gets longer nose. On the other hand, lying is an unavoidable behavior that every one does. Sometimes people have to lie to achieve specific purpose. For example, salesmen usually flatter customers to make good first impression and promote products. Also, people compliment others to avoid conflict or embarrassment. Lies are not dangerous, but people who lie are dangerous. We must not get used to lie, furthermore, we must not lie with bad intention.