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Posted: 9/10/2009 11:30:57 AM EDT

I've been thinking lately about the people in my life and the lies they tell. Some are pathalogical liars and will lie about unimportant trivial things just for the sake of lying.
Others lie whenever they feel it's easier than telling the truth or making someone else uncomfortable. And still others I know lie to gain an advantage in personal or business issues .
I don't get the whole lying thing. As a matter of fact, my candidness has cost me more than one relationship and a job or two.
Anyone else have that problem?

Posted: 9/10/2009 11:32:21 AM EDT

[#1]

I try not to lie. If I do it is usually something minor....like when my wife asks how much did that gun cost and I say it was cheap

when it really cost over $1000

Its relative right?

Posted: 9/10/2009 11:33:43 AM EDT

[#2]

I don't know, how many times have I posted in GD?

Posted: 9/10/2009 11:34:08 AM EDT

[#3]

never.... fuck.... all the time

no really never.... blink blink **look up** rubs sweaty hands

Posted: 9/10/2009 11:34:40 AM EDT

[#4]

I've pissed off a lot of people with my honesty. In my experience most people would rather be lied to than told the truth.

Posted: 9/10/2009 11:34:54 AM EDT

[#5]

I lied on the poll.

Posted: 9/10/2009 11:35:22 AM EDT

[#6]

Me, I always tell the truth - even when I lie.

Posted: 9/10/2009 11:36:05 AM EDT

[#7]

I try not too
Im not a good lier and I suffer tremendous guilt when I lie
Its just not worth it to me. I would rather be a man, be honest, and go from there

Posted: 9/10/2009 11:36:21 AM EDT

[#8]

I always lie.

Posted: 9/10/2009 11:36:51 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
I try not to lie. If I do it is usually something minor....like when my wife asks how much did that gun cost and I say it was cheap

when it really cost over $1000

Its relative right?

THIS

Posted: 9/10/2009 11:37:23 AM EDT

[#10]

I once dated a female who was a pathological liar.

According to her, a good lie is one that has a little truth in it.

Too hard to keep track of otherwise.

I have too bad a memory to be a good liar.

Posted: 9/10/2009 11:38:34 AM EDT

[#11]

I stopped lying a long time ago, it actually makes life devoid of a lot of social problems that I see so many other people dealing with on a daily basis.

Plus, it has narrowed down my friends list so dramatically that I only have a few very good ones, since they can accept the truth, and only ask me when they WANT an honest answer.

It's a predisposition that allows me a drama-free life.

I'm actually in trouble at work because I did something and incurred a 3 day suspension for it.

I thought the method I used to subdue an inmate that attacked another officer was authorized - turns out I was wrong. And, no... I'm not going to lie and omit that from the report.

When I was asked to re-do the paperwork, I told them that I would rather be in trouble than a liar... and it's true. So now I get to enjoy 3 days off. In this case I could have saved myself about 150 bucks by lying.

Posted: 9/10/2009 11:39:57 AM EDT

[#12]

I do my best not to lie. I'd rather not say anything than lie, or if I have to, I'll play (sometimes it's not playing) stupid. i don't remember where i got this from but here it is: a woman asks her husband a question along the lines of "does this dress make me look fat" or some other difficult woman question. the husband says "honey, i don't want to lie to you" and walks out of the room.

i voted titty sprinkles.

Posted: 9/10/2009 11:41:52 AM EDT

[#13]

Well, I've never been called a liar on National TV by a Congressman. I figure that I'm doing pretty well...

Posted: 9/10/2009 11:41:55 AM EDT

[#14]

I won't say "never", as I'm human, but it's very, very rare. I do not, however, always give the complete answer.

-Mark

Posted: 9/10/2009 11:42:48 AM EDT

[#15]

I can't say never, but it's very rare for me to lie.

Posted: 9/10/2009 11:42:58 AM EDT

[#16]

How often do you lie?.......honestly....

Your question made me laugh.

Posted: 9/10/2009 11:43:01 AM EDT

[#17]

Seriously, you're asking people to be honest about how often they lie?

There are two types of liars. Pathological and deliberate.

Pathological liars have no control over their lies. It's almost as if they aren't actually lying, but rather living in an altered state of reality. They're usually easy to spot because their lies are way off base.

Deliberate liars know exactly what they're doing. If they're good, they won't so much as outright lie, but rather manipulate the truth just enough to meet their ends. (Still a lie I know, but not as blatant). There will be a large element of truth to what they say, making it difficult to distinguish what the truth really is.

Posted: 9/10/2009 11:43:05 AM EDT

[#18]

Well, I work in IT....

Posted: 9/10/2009 11:43:06 AM EDT

[#19]

*sigh* Another poll thread where the poll answers are different than the question asked in the title. Only a couple answers have to do with frequency.

I need to remember this for the next "pet peeve" thread.

Posted: 9/10/2009 11:43:07 AM EDT

[#20]

Titty sprinkles. Definitely.

Posted: 9/10/2009 11:44:57 AM EDT

[#21]

Quoted:

I do my best not to lie. I'd rather not say anything than lie, or if I have to, I'll play (sometimes it's not playing) stupid. i don't remember where i got this from but here it is: a woman asks her husband a question along the lines of "does this dress make me look fat" or some other difficult woman question. the husband says "honey, i don't want to lie to you" and walks out of the room.

i voted titty sprinkles.

He could answer no and it would be truth. It ain't the dress making her look fat, it's her.

Posted: 9/10/2009 11:52:36 AM EDT

[#22]

I don't lie...
I have a philosophy of if you are my friend and I lie to you, I'm not much of a friend...
and if you are not my friend, then why the hell would I go to the trouble of making up a lie...

Posted: 9/10/2009 11:54:40 AM EDT

[#23]

Quoted:

I try not to lie. If I do it is usually something minor....like when my wife asks how much did that gun cost and I say it was cheap

when it really cost over $1000

Its relative right?

Yep.....see my sig line

Posted: 9/10/2009 11:57:44 AM EDT

[#24]

Quoted:
*sigh* Another poll thread where the poll answers are different than the question asked in the title. Only a couple answers have to do with frequency.

I need to remember this for the next "pet peeve" thread.

It's gonna be OK...honestly

Posted: 9/10/2009 11:58:46 AM EDT

[#25]

I'm in sales so, everytime my lips move?

Posted: 9/10/2009 12:10:04 PM EDT

[#26]

My general demeanor is a complete lie most of the time. I'm an expert at concealing how I feel or changing my appearance.

Outside of work I tell white lies with a bit of truth in them frequently. I have an excellent memory.

Lying at work will result in people dying so I don't lie there.

I don't think I've told a lie on ARFCOM, no reason to.

Posted: 9/10/2009 12:12:32 PM EDT

[#27]

I don't have the energy to keep up with lying, so I take the easy way and just tell the truth.

Posted: 9/10/2009 12:13:43 PM EDT

[#28]

Quoted:

I don't know, how many times have I posted in GD?

I said "Never." But of course, I'm human, and have lied. But I consider it one of my strengths that I am known as an honest man. Has it hurt me? You bet. But I'd rather not have to look in a mirror and lie to myself.

Posted: 9/10/2009 12:19:16 PM EDT

[#29]

Quoted:
I always lie.

But if you always lie, then that statement was the truth, which means you don't always lie!

AHA!!

Posted: 9/10/2009 12:20:19 PM EDT

[#30]

Everything i say is a lie....except that....and that

Posted: 9/10/2009 12:24:18 PM EDT

[#31]

I'm as honest as the time permits.

Posted: 9/10/2009 12:25:08 PM EDT

[#32]

If you always tell the truth, you don't have any stories to keep straight.

I don't like my head all cluttered-up with lies, but will occasionally lie to not hurt somebody's feelings or something minor like that.

Posted: 9/10/2009 12:25:39 PM EDT

[#33]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I always lie.

But if you always lie, then that statement was the truth, which means you don't always lie!

AHA!!

Classic Epimenides paradox.

Posted: 9/10/2009 12:28:00 PM EDT

[#34]

I never even told "white lies" until I was married. Sometimes its much less complicated to fib to your wife rather than stir up a shitstorm. You married guys know what I'm talking about.

I'm no longer married, so no longer any need to lie.

Posted: 9/10/2009 12:28:04 PM EDT

[#35]

Quoted:

Quoted:
*sigh* Another poll thread where the poll answers are different than the question asked in the title. Only a couple answers have to do with frequency.

I need to remember this for the next "pet peeve" thread.

It's gonna be OK...honestly

You fucking liar.

Posted: 9/10/2009 12:28:37 PM EDT

[#36]

We all lie, that's a fact.

However, the degree of the lie matters greatly.

"Honey you look fine" is a fair lie, I graduated top of my class in Med school during your interview at the local hospital (when you are really an auto mechanic) is not a good lie.

Posted: 9/10/2009 12:31:32 PM EDT

[#37]

I don't lie too much, and can be extremely blunt.
That being said I do enjoy arguing with people for no particular reason.

Posted: 9/10/2009 12:33:07 PM EDT

[#38]

I only lie to stay out of trouble, which is pretty rare, since I'm almost never in trouble.

Posted: 9/10/2009 12:33:10 PM EDT

[#39]

Quoted:
I try not too
Im not a good lier and I suffer tremendous guilt when I lie
Its just not worth it to me. I would rather be a man, be honest, and go from there

+1

LIAR!!

Posted: 9/10/2009 12:34:16 PM EDT

[#40]

I couldn't find the "I lie every time I take an online poll" option.

Posted: 9/10/2009 12:34:53 PM EDT

[#41]

Quoted:
In my experience most people would rather be lied to than told the truth.

Agreed. I am an excellent liar, (even better when drunk, although I won't lie when tired, it's too much effort) but it's something I'd rather not do. Lying for monetary gain is out of the question, though. Dunno why it's different, it just is.

Unfortunately a lot of people can't handle the truth, so I lie to them when they will refuse to listen to the truth. I don't need the hassle because they're too stupid to accept the truth, or to genuinely look at an issue. So it saves me time and effort, and saves them headache. I guess it's one of my forms of mercy.

I'm sure that sounds arrogant, but then I don't care what you peons think.

"Mercy Liar"....hmmm....sounds kinda like "Mercy Killing".

Posted: 9/10/2009 12:36:13 PM EDT

[#42]

Most people tell minor lies throughout the workday. I do, and most everyone else I know does too. It just makes things go more smoothly.

Posted: 9/10/2009 12:37:38 PM EDT

[#43]

Titty sprinkles... best poll option I've seen in while.

Posted: 9/10/2009 12:42:55 PM EDT

[#44]

I'm going to say ... less than obama.

Posted: 9/10/2009 12:44:16 PM EDT

[#45]

I used to lie alot. Now not so much.

Posted: 9/10/2009 12:44:36 PM EDT

[#46]

everyday, it's a job requirment.

Posted: 9/10/2009 12:45:31 PM EDT

[#47]

I only lie in two situations: one, when the truth is none of the business of the person asking but saying "none of your business" would be answering their question, eg when a pediatrician asks if you have any guns in the house; and two, when the truth would needlessly hurt someone.

Posted: 9/10/2009 12:50:12 PM EDT

[#48]

More often than I would like.

Posted: 9/10/2009 12:50:34 PM EDT

[#49]

It really helps keep things simple if you just never do anything you would need to lie about.

Posted: 9/10/2009 1:04:34 PM EDT

[#50]

I am in sales. Strangely enough I do not lie to my clients to sell a job. It isn't necessary and people can tell if you are bullshitting. If they don't like the answer then tough shit.
I would rather be honest than smashed in the head with a frozen chicken at the store 'cause a pissed client saw me.

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