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It seems that everybody tells lies--well, not big lies, but what we call "white lies". Telling white lies isn't really that bad. Most of the time, people do it because they want to protect a friendship. Some studies suggest that the average person lies about seven times a day. The only real Questions are about when we lie and who we tell lies to. A recent study found that peole frequently stretch the truth. Here are some ways they do it.
#1Lying to hide something:
People often lie because they want to hide something from someone. For example, a son does't tell his parents that he's dating a girl because he doesn't think they will like her. Instead, he says he's going out with the guys.
#2Giving false excuses:
Sometimes peole lie because they don't want to do something. For example, someone invites you to a party. You think it well be boring, so you say you're busy.
#3Lying to make someone feel good:
Often we stretch the truth to make someone feel good. For example, your friend cooks dinner for you, but it tastes terrible. Do you say so? No! You probably say,"Mmm, this is delicious!"
#4Lying to hide had news:
Sometimes we don't want to tell someone bad news. For example, you have just had a very bad day at work, but you don't feel like talking about it. So if someone asks you about your day, you just say all is fine.