When Being Honest Becomes a Serious Mistake

When telling the truth gets you into more difficulty than lying, what should you do?

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I was in the sixth semester of medical school at the time. Naturally, lectures expect more from you and are less forgiving of mistakes. Imagine how terrified I was of failing a Histology practical exam. “Calm down,” I said.
I scheduled a re-test, notified the relevant people and completed the necessary…