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
