If faced with a choice to tell the painful truth or deliver an equivocal message, most people will tell the truth.

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Research in psychology suggests that when faced with the dilemma of telling a painful truth or opting for an equivocal message, many people choose to avoid the discomfort and potential conflict of the truth by opting for ambiguity or even deceit. This is often motivated by a desire to maintain social harmony or avoid hurting someone's feelings.

If Faced with a Choice to Tell the Painful Truth