Introduction
In a world filled with so much controversy, fake rumors and gossip, very malicious innuendo and very dishonest opinionates, telling the truth has definitely proved to be more meaningful than ever. There is so much fakeness and misguided information concerning how we should live our lives as human beings that more often than not we end up pretty confused and find it over-bearing when it comes to deciding what it is the right way and what is the wrong way to live. Failing to have a particular truth or relativity has led us to diminish the idea or concept of having a standard. We can barely tell what is qualitative and what is not as every single soul in the present world has his or her own truth. Does this simply imply that we are very poor communicators or we just really fear speaking up for the sole reason that we do not want to step on other people’s toes? What do we gain or lose because of exercising this fear and allowing it to take over us? Is it worth it? (Wildavsky, 2017)
Position Statement
What one may however ask is, how far is too far? Where should one draw the line between telling the truth and not telling the truth? While I advocate for telling the truth all the time, I am of the opinion that where telling the truth is likely to expose the communicator or the recipient to harm, then it should not be an option. If telling lies will guarantee the protection and positive safety of either party, then so be it. It should be allowed (C. Cerf, 1998) .
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Reasons in Support of my Position
We may fail to tell the truth because we want to protect our self-image, we may also do so because we do not want to destroy our relationships with other people. Concealing the truth may also be a way of ensuring that we remain successful in the sense that in the case of a business, we are likely to sell out our business secrets to our competitors who will then gain a competitive advantage against us. Also demonstrating to our clients what really exists under the brand is likely to be limiting and undermining to the brand. In such cases it is very crucial to be wiser and decide how much truth we can forgo (Nimmer, 1968) .
Opposing Statement
As a matter of fact, the idea of speaking the truth may be quite intimidating. Speaking the truth however is a good thing all the same and should be embraced by all.
Reasons in Support of the Opposing Statement
It should be embraced by everyone because speaking the truth means that one is bringing on board mindfulness, authentic thoughts, compassion and a projection from the deepest part of our souls. This means that depending on the mode and style of delivery, the recipient has to feel whatever is being said and be impacted by it. Speaking the truth results in the connection of our hearts, bodies, soul and minds as we all become one. It creates a standard in a particular way of approach to life both consciously and unconsciously (Wilson, 1977) .
Conclusion
As human beings, we have the potential to be very judgmental about this subject on telling the truth. It however calls for wisdom on our end when it comes to decision making in determining how much truth is too much. When we are caught up in such a situation, let us be wise enough in exercising discretion and judgement lest we land ourselves into serious trouble.
References
C. Cerf, V. N. (1998). he experts speak: The definitive compendium of authoritative misinformation. Villard Books.
Nimmer, M. B. (1968). The right to speak from times to time: first amendment theory applied to libel and misapplied to privacy. Calif. L. Rev , 235.
Wildavsky, A. (2017). Speaking Truth to Power: Art and Craft of Policy Analysis. Routledge.
Wilson, R. E. (1977). Telling more than we can know: Verbal reports on mental processes. Psychological Review , 231.
