
Be honest: little white lies are more harmful than you think
Even well-intentioned white lies can foster disconnection and distrust – openness and honesty really are the best policy
by Elena Svetieva & Leanne ten Brinke
Leanne ten Brinke is an assistant professor of psychology at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan. She studies deceptive behaviour, nonverbal communication, and psychopathic personality traits.