What happened to honesty!?

I always have stood by the phrase "Honesty is this best policy.". I swear no one can hardly be honest and tell the truth nowadays. I am assuming people are more and more afraid of hurting feelings or making people angered. I would rather people be honest and up front with me then make up excuses. I am glad I will be retiring from sessions soon and I won't miss the clients who waste my time writing me,acting like they want to set up a session, and then ghost me or come up with excuses!