The Word Honesty. Is It Overused?

An image of the word Honesty made upof Scrabble Tiles. — Credit: ccscleaning.com

Why do so many people, particularly those being interviewed on the Net, TV, and radio use the word “honest” or variations of, so frequently?

A typical response by a celebrity or a politician or a personality of some type (as a few examples) when being asked a question is to preface their response with one of the following:

To be honest with you, ……….

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