Increase Your Credibility by Avoiding Use of the Phrase "To Be Honest"

Whether you’re in the midst of a debate, or just trying to earn somebody’s trust, prefacing your statements with the phrase “to be honest” can damage

June 18, 2015 · 1 min · 72 words · Andrew Golden

Heres why its best not to use it.

What does this statement say about you?

Are you typically dishonest?

Is it necessary to tell others that you are being honest?

To be honest is a phrase that can introduce misgivings about your personal credibility.

Otherwise, to be honest can be just as bad a habit aswords like so and um.

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