16 Traits Of A Person With True Integrity

Sep 06, 2018 by apost team

It’s rare to find someone who has a true sense of integrity these days. Most people are all about themselves nowadays, and narcissism and greed are traits we see all too often. The following sixteen traits are common among men and women who do happen to have a very strong sense of integrity.

#1 They are Trustworthy

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One of the more common traits among those with integrity is that they are very trustworthy people. Once they have your trust, they will try hard to keep it.

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#2 They are Very Honest

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These types of people are very honest and feel as if they do not need to lie. You can trust what they are saying as the whole truth. 

#3 They are Authentic

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If you know someone who is truly authentic, they are more than likely full of integrity. They don’t have to pretend to be something they are not. 

#4 They are Very Humble

A person with integrity often doesn’t know their own worth. They will do good things every time that they can without noticing how kind they are. They will downplay their actions.

#5 They Do Great things

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They often help the people around them for no reason other than they want to. They truly enjoy improving the lives of those around them.

#6 They Go Out of Their Way to be Kind

A person with true integrity will do whatever they can to cheer someone up. They love to brighten someone’s day. 

#7 They will Apologize First

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A person with true integrity will have no problem apologizing when they are wrong. They can admit their mistakes and will do what they can to fix them. 

#8 They Believe in Others

They see the good in other people. They know that while some people are liars and cheaters, they give people the benefit of the doubt. 

#9 They Don’t Argue

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These types of people will always try to discuss problems in a calm and civil manner. In some cases, they will simply not argue at all to avoid the drama.

#10 They are Genuine People

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A person with integrity will show how genuine they are in their actions. For example, they will be the first person to return a lost wallet without looking for a reward or praise. 

#11 They See When Others are Upset

A person with integrity can tell when someone is upset or down. They will then try to cheer the person up to the best of their ability. 

#12 They Won’t Take Advantage of You 

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They do not like to take advantage of the people around them. They will build others up and help them succeed instead of keeping them down,

#13 They Give Credit Where Credit is Due

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A person with integrity will never take credit for things that they did not have a hand in. They will give credit where it is deserved every time. 

#14 They Value Your Time

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They value their own time as well as the time of others. They understand that you have to be places and will not hold you up. They will also not be late on purpose, causing others to have to wait on them.

#15 They Hold Themselves Accountable

A person who has integrity will always have strong standards. They will set goals and do what they can to achieve them. They will adjust what needs adjusted in order to get where they need to be.

#16 They Hold Others Accountable

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They won’t let you get away with failing. They will hold you accountable for your decisions and actions, but they will also do what they can to help you achieve your dreams and goals.

What did you think about this article? Do you know someone with a lot of integrity? Let us know in the comments!