Being Real VS Being Fake

We all have met people who straight up lie to our faces and give you that fake smile. This seems to be a VERY popular trend in the TG community. Take a closer look at your list of "friends". I'm sure at least one of them is a back-stabber. Why do you think this is? Why can't some people be real with themselves and others?

Would you rather lie to someone to make that person feel good or just for them to like you OR would you rather be truthful and say what's really on your mind even if it may hurt someone else's feelings?

I would love your thoughts and opinions on this.
Maybe you'd like to share a relevant personal experience? :)

very true

Well I have lied to people to make them feel better about themselves. I have told them words of encouragement, even though all signs pointed to their failure. If we all said what was on our minds, then nothing good will come of it. I don't lie just to make myself look good or anything, but I don't see anything with lying to make someone else feel good about themselves.