What personal value do you find yourself defending most often in conversations?

How do you know if somebody that cancels plans there were established because they’re busy if it’s an excuse or if it is for real that they were busy?
How does the dependence on foreign aid during the South Vietnamese era impact the way its history is remembered by those who lived through it?
Have you ever witnessed someone being extremely cheap with tips at a restaurant? What happened?
How do you balance being completely honest with being kind when giving advice about sensitive topics?