What are some of the most common lies that you tell?
Let's be honest, we have all told a lie at some point in our lives, but what are some of the lies that you tell and have you ever been caught in the act?
You can be as defensive as you want and try to deny it, but we have all told a lie at some point in our existence. Some like me will admit and some will deny it.
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But why do we lie? Well, usually it's pride that keeps us from telling the truth because of the following reasons:
- We're afraid of what people will think if they knew the truth.
- We don't want to hurt somebody's feelings.
- We want to mislead for personal gain.
- We don't like the truth.
- We lied about something else and now we are lying to cover up the last lie which was to cover up the previous lie.
According to Vibe, some of the common lies that people tell include: "I'm on my way" (when in fact they haven't left home as yet), lying about one's age, lying about finances, and lying about one's ability to handle their alcohol.
Maybe it's just because we're human and sinful, plain and simple? Many tell white lies to try and avoid hurting someone's feelings, but either way it's still a lie.
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So, here is your chance to be open and honest - with no judgement. What do you commonly lie about and have you ever been caught telling a lie? How did that play out?