A Bit Less Than Truthful
While the age-old adage suggests that honesty is the optimal approach, there are instances where a little white lie might seem more appealing. Concerns about being a burden or expressing a differing viewpoint can sometimes lead individuals to bend the truth slightly.
Anxiety, in particular, can be a powerful driver of such behavior. It has a knack for conjuring up frightening scenarios, causing individuals to utter phrases like "no worries" when, in reality, they may harbor one or two, or even three or four, genuine concerns beneath the surface.
