Of course this could be case specific. But, what is your "knee jerk" reaction when pondering the question?
PS: Has your priority changed as you have gotten older?
(Am I wrong for asking this question on R/S?)
2007-11-30 11:40:35 · 34 answers · asked by D Uncle 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
oh dear ... my mind is struggling with this one
I believe in being honest , I believe in being cordial
ok I will make it simple
I sometimes get in trouble for my honesty
I havent had any trouble being cordial lol
(((((Uncle))))) been missing you xx
2007-11-30 11:43:47 · answer #1 · answered by ☮ Pangel ☮ 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I feel that Honesty is more important. I think that i ought to be able to hear what people really think about me rather than what they think I want to hear. No, my priority has not changed as I have gotten older, and I bet thet Honesty will always be higher in my book rather than cordiality. I's rather someone was a complete jerk, but honest, then someone who only cared about being cordial. (if they are honest AND coordial, that is an added bonus, but I would always go for honesty first.)
2007-11-30 11:44:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Honesty even the most slickest con artist can be cordial and friendly to get what they want. The Bible says in Proverbs that an honest answer is like a kiss on the lips. Honesty is the best policy:)
2007-11-30 12:53:21 · answer #3 · answered by encourager4God 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Honesty
2007-11-30 12:06:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Honesty means being truthful with God, self, and others.
Cordiality means doing things with a good intent in your heart.
I like being truthful - honesty better because it is more wonderful to have honesty than the intent to do things from the heart because the heart can have rotten intentions right?
2007-11-30 12:02:59 · answer #5 · answered by Marina C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Generally speaking, I find honesty more important. It gets me into trouble. People sometimes think I'm being rude, but I don't like lying just to save someone's feelings (although I do value knowing when to just say nothing at all) and I don't expect anyone to lie to save my feelings. If something is wrong, the only way of fixing it is to address it.
2007-12-01 09:12:23 · answer #6 · answered by Nightwind 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Honesty.
2007-11-30 11:43:43 · answer #7 · answered by Blue 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why does it have to be either or? Why not BOTH? It is possible to be honest in a cordial manner. I believe BOTH ar important in forming and developing relationships with those around us.
BB,
Raji the Green Witch
2007-12-01 03:53:54 · answer #8 · answered by Raji the Green Witch 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Circumstance has everything to do with it.
We should all be honest. But, there is a time and a place to bring up certain matters.
You wouldn't announce out loud that your friend has a bugar hanging out of his nose at a party. But, you might take him aside and let him know descretely. Honsesty WITH cordiality .
2007-11-30 11:46:23 · answer #9 · answered by AutumnLilly 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Honesty.
2007-11-30 11:53:02 · answer #10 · answered by Semp-listic! 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Knee jerk: honesty.
Easier in mixed company: cordiality
2007-11-30 19:01:40 · answer #11 · answered by Linz VT•AM 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋