SAMPLES: 

1. What are the ads & disads of telling lies?

Advantages of lying: 

– Avoiding punishment is the most frequent reason people tell serious lies, regardless of their age, whether it be to avoid a speeding ticket or being grounded. 

– Being Polite: Then there are the deceptions that are required by politeness — “thanks so much for the lovely dress” or “that shirt looks good on you”, although deep down we don’t feel that way. But these white lies are acceptable, and they can help us keep good relationships with others. 

Disadvantages: 

– It seems a little fear-based to lie, and it is very self-focused when making this choice. The feelings that come with lying are definitely on the negative end of the spectrum (e.g., guilt, shame, hurt, anger, avoidance, etc.) both in the telling and with being caught.

– Once caught in a lie, it can be awkward for relationships, and one must choose how to manage this. The aftermath of a lie can be hurtful, creating mistrust, a sense of betrayal, pain, etc.

2. Do people expect public figures to be honest?

(public figure: A public figure is a person, such as a politician, celebrity, social media personality, or business leader) 

Absolutely. We do expect honesty and transparency from public figures, such as politicians, celebrities, social media personalities, or business leaders because they are in the public eye and have the power to influence the crowd to do or to believe in whatever they say or promote. For example, the youth these days are more likely to accept whatever their favorite celebrity says as truth rather than checking the validation of their information. If public figures like celebrities are not honest with their fans and manipulated them for bad purposes, the aftermath of dishonesty can be hurtful, and their fans would turn their back on them. 

3. Do you think honesty is important than any other virtue? Should children be taught to be honest?

Definitely, honesty should be the most fundamental personality trait that everyone should have. Being honest improves the relationship and saves us from having to live a lie. Lies rarely come on their own: one will usually be needed to cover another until it spirals out of control. This becomes complicated for the one who started it and confusing for the one receiving it. More than that, while being honest about difficult situations may be uncomfortable at first if it can be worked through, the relationship is strengthened, trust is built, and love is deepened. 

4. Do you think modern technology can help detect deception?

Yes, I do think so. Many cutting-edge lie detectors have been invented with a high level of accuracy to uncover deception. They can detect all of our verbal and non-verbal cues, such as our perspiration, body temperature, facial expressions, whatever it is. I’ve seen so many videos on Youtube that present the amazing functions of lie detectors by interviewing random people or kids or celebrities some personal questions, and while they respond, they will be detected whether it is a lie or not. Besides, there are also new systems using AI to detect deception that has been shown to produce fairly reliable results for a courtroom setting. This can help identify whether the criminals are lying and bring out the truth.