Answer:
i encountered a lot of situations like that, whether should i hide the truth or to be completely honest. well my own experience is, when i am accused by stealing a phone even though i didn't. i know it was one of my classmates, but i am afraid to spoke up because even if i say the truth, they will still accuse me. no matter how long or real your explanation is, they will still doubt you are lying..
Step-by-step explanation:
for me it is much better to stay silent. because when you're completely honest in one thing, you would still be a liar to them. if you hide the truth, you would still be a coward or not enough confidence to say the truth. this is the mindset of the people that needs to be change. bcs no matter how good or honest you are to speak for yourselves, they will still say something bad to you. you would be called weak for hiding the truth, you would still called a liar even if you're completely honest...
it may be too long and hard to understand but hope this helps ;)