I'm 15, have strong ethical and moral principles. Since I'm a teen I live with my parents and since I can remeber I've always been told I should never lie, especially to my parents. Of course, like every kid, I lied to them a few times when I was under 12. But as I gor older I learned the importance of honesty, though for several times I didn't agree with them. I had several arguments with my parents, but we don't lie to each other.
But I've learned this is true only when it comes to kids and parents. Because in the adult business world, especially when involving money, lies are acceptable and even encouraged. Sometimes under more beautiful names like strategy, perception, etc. Lawyers lie on behalf of their clients and it's OK, it's their job. CEOs lie for the good of their business and that's OK, it's business. Politicians, well, needless to say anything. Actually, it seems the capacity to lie makes you more competitive. So, should I be a liar in making
2007-01-24 00:35:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
to make it in this world yes........but this isn't the world i want to make it in .........soooooo you decide.......oh_hell
2007-01-24 00:41:06 · answer #1 · answered by oh_hell_imagine_that 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your parents are doing a fabulous job and they're absolutely right.
Even in business, honesty is always the best policy. You will note that when a businessman gets caught up in a lie, the consequences are a whole lot worse than they would have been had he told the truth from the onset......and they always get caught.
When you lie, you not only insult the person you've lied to but your self esteem suffers. Your conscience won't let you forget and you are always wondering when the truth will come out.
Listen to your folks and keep up the good work. The philosophy your parents instilled in you will make you an excellent business person once you get out into the working world. One that I wouldn't hesitate to work with...in fact, I'd be proud to call you my co-worker.
2007-01-24 00:47:27 · answer #2 · answered by Jack 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a bad habbit to lie if it is for money then it is worst . you can lie but if that doesn't have any bad affect on anyone's life and if that can help in making anybody's life better.
2007-01-24 00:58:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lying gets you nowhere, only in trouble.
2007-01-24 00:45:19 · answer #4 · answered by misteri 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋