Since lying seems to draw a simple shrug nowadays in many quarters, I've started to wonder at which point it might begin to stir a stronger reaction. Let's consider the extent to which lying by individuals (so we can establish accountability) on a serious matter (rule out whether or not they truly liked your pot roast) with real or potential impact and in various positions bothers us. And this is about a lie, not an honest mistake. Intent to deceive matters. Use the following rating system and review the list of jobs.
1 = Don't be such a Puritan. It's an acceptable part of life. Everybody does it, even on serious matters.
2 = They can do it once, but it had better not be repeated
3 = Once is unacceptable. Given the job, the subject, and the real or potential impact, credibility and trust have been destroyed.
- Judge
- Car salesman/woman
- Priest/minister/rabbi
- Scientist/Researcher
- Realtor
- Surgeon
- Chef/Restaurant owner
- Firefighter
- Labor leader
- Spouse
- Journalist
- President
- Lawyer
- Teacher
- General or Admiral
- Business executive
- Witness in court case
- Senator or Member of Congress
- Police officer
- Architect
- Management consultant
- One of your employees
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