I'll take #5: What is honesty?
I've yet to meet humans over 18 months old who don't shade stories to avoid unpleasantness or to put themselves in a better light. Isn't that a level of dishonesty?
We all exaggerate to improve a so-so story (at least the more interesting folks do). When someone asks, "What did you do today?" do people really think that an honest reply would include a complete minute-to-minute recitation? They're looking for highlights, and a little added zest for emphasis is understood to be acceptable.
The skill of shielding others from unpleasant, but basically unimportant truths is a social grace, not a sign of dishonesty. How many men really hear how ridiculous their comb-overs look, or that their black socks and wingtips don't work well with those too-short shorts? How many women really want to be told that their skirt makes their butts look even bigger, or that less is more when it comes to make-up on an ageing face?
That said, among people who know me well I'm considered an honest, direct person. I try to avoid putting myself in situations where honesty about important matters would be difficult.