Is it better to pick "Truth" or "Dare" when playing Truth or Dare?

Depends who you're playing with

I think this greatly depends on you, the other players and the overall situation. I always choose truth, because I have no big secrets and no real problems talking about sexual stuff or embarassing things. On the other hand, I am too lazy and anxious to do most of dare stuff, like dance naked or prank call someone, etc. But I have known people who prefer dare.

It also depends on whats likely to be asked and dared - is it innocent stuff, or something serious and difficult? There is a difference between asking someone if they have plush animals and how many times they had sex, and there is difference between daring someone to balance a ball on their nose and dancing naked in front of police station.

IMO I think its better to pick dares initially cause the opponents usualy dont give severe dares early on, and then move to truth later.

Truth. You can always lie.

I go with truth first to see where it's going and the mood of the game