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Virtue of the Week - Honesty
 
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Creating Moral Citizens - Virtue of the Week is: Honesty

Virtue of the Week —

What is Honesty?

Being honest is being, open, trustworthy and truthful. When people are honest, they can be relied on not to lie, cheat or steal. 

Honesty is telling the truth no matter what. It is admitting mistakes even when you know someone might be angry or disappointed.

Being honest means that you do not pretend to be something you are not. With honesty, you can trust things will be as they appear. 

Congratulations! You are practicing Honesty when you...

  • Say what you mean and mean what you say
  • Make promises you can keep
  • Admit your mistakes
  • Refuse to lie, cheat or steal
  • Tell the truth tactfully
  • Are true to yourself and do what you know is right