2006-06-29 07:32:45 · 9 answers · asked by weezy27@verizon.net 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
We are hoping someone is telling us the truth. We are hurt when we find out that it is n't. There are some people who can lie with great easy, try politicians, try lawyers, even doctors.
2006-06-29 07:38:10 · answer #1 · answered by antiekmama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they make us feel happy and safe. Why do we believe in Santa when we are kids? Because we´re innocent, or because deep down, we know, this is great, it´s magical, it´s meant to keep us happy. We feel safe when we do not have to question things, when we do not have to look horrid truths in the eye and in the end, while we know, that what we embrace are lies, we comfort ourselves with the knowledge that truths would not be better, they would not change a thing for us.
2006-06-29 15:37:28 · answer #2 · answered by silver_soul 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At age 20, I realized Americans prefer lies than truth. Ever since I have lived very uneasily with that fact.
It makes me seem eccentric/odd - but I never tell the truth about why I behave as I do. No one will believe me - I figure tit for tat is warranted!
2006-06-29 14:42:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A truth, by definition, cannot be a lie. Do you mean lies that are believed to be true?
2006-07-05 21:36:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because we are stupid, if you were smart you would just tell the truth but then people don't believe you then either so thats why we are kinda forced in making things up to please them.
A no win situation
2006-06-29 14:50:53 · answer #5 · answered by lovebug1234 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are convenient, make us feel good about ourselves, and conform to our preconceived notions.
2006-06-29 14:50:43 · answer #6 · answered by NC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a type of belief system.
2006-06-29 14:43:48 · answer #7 · answered by coorissee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oxymoron time!
2006-06-29 14:46:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's we live in America
2006-06-29 14:35:06 · answer #9 · answered by fartman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋