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Most of us have been trained in the basics of honesty in that we wouldn't think of stealing, cheating, or telling bold-faced lies. These standards, however, don't necessarily make us an honest person, for we may dishonest in the more subtle forms.

Subtle forms of dishonesty are to lie about a child's age, return items to a store under false pretenses, buy items wholesale by deceptive means, illegally copy DVDs or music files, fail to leave identification for a damaged car, make excuses that are not entirely true, exaggerate the truth, fail to return money or goods that have been given by mistake, take pay for jobs not completed, accept a reward not earned, give false reasons for mistakes or bad behavior. We are dishonest when we attempt to deceive anyone or misrepresent ourselves, even if only by the tone of our voice or the raising of an eyebrow.

Subtle forms of dishonesty usually have something to do with money, inconvenience, or the fear of humiliation . . . Tell yourself that honesty can be costly but it's worth it. Be willing to pay the price of it . . . Be determined to live an honest life, no matter what the cost.

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