although honesty is believed to be a virtue， there are still dishonest people in our society。 for example， some businessmen sell fake product to their consumers; some students cheat in the exams。
dishonest people are short-sighted。 those who sell fake products may make money at first， but consumers won't buy their products any more。 as a result， they will lose their fortune or even be sent to prison。 by contrast， honest people gain a lot。those who always tell truth or keep to their promise not only let others trust them but gain respect from other people as well。 such persons are sure to have a lot of good friends。 because they are trustable and respectable， everyone is eager to make friends with them， besides， it is easier for a person with a good record to get a good job。 generally speaking， every employer wants his employees to be honest。 so we can say that anyone who is honest will be paid back later。
in a word， honesty wins trust， respect and honor。 so it is important that we should be honest。
