Seven Reasons Why People Lie

People lie for different purposes depending on what they want to achieve at a particular time. The following are some reasons why people may easily resort to lying just to prove their point. This adamant class of people can also get quite creative when it comes to lying.

 In order to Influence

Lies can be a small part of big schemes of convincing people. People can get really elaborate with lies in order to change an opinion of someone.

To evade punishment

This point needs no explanation as people lie to teachers and superiors to avoid punishment. Even in the home, lies are told to parents or spouses to avoid any kind of punishment or penalty.

To receive benefits

It is no secret that people lie a little bit to get an advantage in a job interview or to get an interview. The lure of other worldly things and benefits can also prompt people to lie.

To Boast

Though these lies are more or less harmless, they are way too common. Some people have this need to feel better about themselves which they try to suffice by painting a better picture of themselves in front of others.

 To Avoid long conversations

Sometimes truth can invite a long discourse of unneeded advice, further questions or criticism. The crisis of time is universal and for some it is easier to lie to avoid long conversations.

To withhold favour

The percentage of people who are always on the ready to help is fairly low. Most of the population would simply lie rather than actually be of use to somebody else

Desirous of pleasing others,

In order to maintain the pleasantness of any social situation, some will lie to maintain courtesy. Questions like ‘How do I look?’, ‘Am I getting Fat?’ or ‘Did you like my gift?’ are bound to fetch lies.

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