The Ten Tips for being more Truthful

1. Make a commitment to tell the truth.

2. Tell someone about your commitment.

3. Think before you give a dishonest answer, explanation, sarcasm, or reason.

4. Be careful of when and how you use exaggeration, sarcasm, or irony.

5. Be careful not to twist the truth or leave out part of it.

6. Don't indulge in little white lies.

7. Watch out for silent lies.

8. When you catch yourself lying, throw your mouth into reverse.

9. Talk to yourself.

10. Treat yourself when you tell the truth.

Reflection:

These ten ways to being truthful can help you be a more honest person. Also it will get people to trust you if you are honest and do not tell any lies. Some people try to find a loop hole on when they lie saying that it is just an exaggeration, but either way you are still lying to yourself and to others. These tips are also important to lives because trust is a really big part of friendships, relationships, and family. If you are not honest with these people, then you will not be at ease with yourself.