Huff Post: Who would you trust more, a scientist or a member of the church?
Most people see scientists as the most honest of all professionals, a survey has revealed, which also rated politicians as the least likely to tell the truth.
Almost two-thirds (62%) of those questioned said they believed politicians were the least honest, with journalists in second place at 30%.
But the research showed scientists were thought to be the most honest, with 0.25% believing they are least likely to tell the truth, followed by artists at 2% and members of the clergy at 5.75%.
The online poll of 425 UK people conducted between September and October found 15% admitted lying every day and 30% every week – with 6% of people claiming never to lie.
The most common reason given for lying was to protect other people’s feelings, at 87%, with 58% of people saying that they lied to avoid confrontation.
More than one in five – or 22% – said they lied to escape blame, 18% admitted lying to get their own way and 15% to get on at work.
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