Truth and Lies

  • How do you feel after you tell a lie?
  • How do you define honesty? Is it always clear-cut?
  • What do you think are the 5 most common things that people tell lies about?
  • Is honesty always the best policy? Can you think of any exceptions?
  • Do you think honesty is becoming less valued in modern society? Why or why not?
  • Why do children tell lies?
  • What is the biggest lie that you have ever been told? Did you believe it at the time?
  • Who is the most honest person that you know? Why are they so honest?
  • Did you ever tell lies when you were a child? What did you lie about?
  • What kinds of small lies are acceptable in your culture? Can you give examples?
  • Have you ever told a lie in order not to hurt somebody’s feelings or upset them?
  • Do you think it is possible to beat a lie detector test? If so, how can it be done?
  • Has a good friend ever lied to you? What did you do about it when you found out?
  • If somebody gave you a gift that you really didn’t like, what would you say to them?
  • What kind of body language would show you that a person is lying?
  • Why do you think that it is important to be honest? What happens when people lie?
  • Have you ever had to say nothing and keep quiet so that you did not lie? Who to?
  • Is it common for people in your country to lie about their age? Why or why not?