Sorry dumb question.
2006-10-21 17:18:13 · 13 answers · asked by Snorty 1 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
No it isn't a dumb question...It's a pretty good one. Studies show that when you say something to somebody for example "you're fat" or anything of that nature, and you say you mean it as a joke, 75% of the time it is actually isn't a joke. It was an old study and I don't know how they came up with the figure but, hey atleast there's somewhat of an answer. :)
2006-10-21 17:23:32 · answer #1 · answered by System 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better questions have been withdrawn. If you don't like this, do that. Given a specific example, I could answer.
Only justification for lying is to spare someone , in the moment. Example: "No, You're not going to die." (scene of a bad accident)
2006-10-22 00:24:57 · answer #2 · answered by Charlie Kicksass 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, the opposite is true. Often the truth comes out in joking around, or "just kidding."
2006-10-22 00:19:52 · answer #3 · answered by Rhonda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not for lying, but for telling the truth.
2006-10-22 00:35:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
people lie all the time without needing an excuse
2006-10-22 00:20:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes.... when i make a job(like the time i got on a new sn and talked to my big sis.... as her OLD camp buddy she didnt remeber..... well when she was about to sign off i told her it was me and she saids i was SOOOOOOO lying when it was only i joke
2006-10-22 00:21:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One can never tell for sure. Different people use different techniques for all types of deceptions. Listener beware!
2006-10-22 00:27:14 · answer #7 · answered by Mama Mia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course my son always says hes just joking when he lies, hes 7
2006-10-22 00:19:46 · answer #8 · answered by Kevin E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, and sarcasim is no excuse for insulting people.
(I have my son in law in mind)
2006-10-22 00:21:41 · answer #9 · answered by opjames 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quite the contrary, I would think.
2006-10-22 04:27:29 · answer #10 · answered by boo! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋