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By the Numbers: Cheating starts early

By: Nikki Schwab and Tara Palmeri
Washington Examiner
10/29/09 11:00 PM EDT

If you cheated in high school, you're far more likely to lie to your spouse, customers and employers, and cheat on expense reports and insurance claims, a new study reveals.

Here are some numbers:

44

The percentage of people who said they have made illegal copies of music or videos and also admitted to cheating in high school

35

The percentage of people who admitted to cheating in high school and also admitted to lying to their significant other about something significant

13

The percentage of people who admitted to cheating in high school and also have lied on a resume

Percent of workers surveyed who believed one has to lie or cheat to succeed in their occupation:

23 percent: Sales associates

22 percent: Journalists

20 percent: Lawyers

Source: Study on high school character and adult conduct released Thursday by the Josephson Institute




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