Maybe we need to narrow this down, my honesty question is too general. Out of your friends, what percentage would never steal if they knew for sure they wouldn't get caught?
2006-10-25 15:50:46 · 8 answers · asked by Wesleystock 2 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
I have heard this figure thrown around in the business sector a few times, I am not sure on how valid it is (if at all) but they tend to assume that:
10% of people are dishonest (so would steal)
10% of people are honest (would not steal)
80% of people would steal if they think they can get away with it.
2006-10-25 21:59:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably about the same percentage as would tell the truth about whether they've ever stolen - I once was asked during a job interview if I'd ever stolen anything from an employer - I said yes, some office supplies - and was offered the job because I told the truth!
2006-10-25 16:10:35 · answer #2 · answered by johnmadsen53 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know. I wouldnt steal now.
I used to steal from gr. 6 to gr. 9 its an addictive habbit. I am now 20 and would never do that any more.
2006-10-25 16:38:27 · answer #3 · answered by Sammy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
10%
2006-10-25 15:57:08 · answer #4 · answered by bugsie 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
One would have to know the friends norms and standards...then one would know...many people hide their true selves under elaborate masks and fake their true attitudes to life ....
Only under some pressure will the true (real person be exposed)
2006-10-25 16:12:51 · answer #5 · answered by Vivian X 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
me! but if my kids need to eat I am not stealing from any average American. I am going straight to the homes of D. Trump and friends
2006-10-25 15:53:21 · answer #6 · answered by Taco 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
50%
2006-10-25 15:52:25 · answer #7 · answered by Mom 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
in my country its 90%.
2006-10-25 15:54:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋