2007-05-01 23:43:08 · 14 answers · asked by JOSEPHINE P 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
To get away from facing the truth. After all the old saying is (the truth hurts). They think they are running a popularity contest and getting people to like them when they CANNOT face the facts!
2007-05-01 23:52:14 · answer #1 · answered by carclockcar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on what the lie was about to begin with. There are many reasons people lie.
Self Esteem- some lie when their own self esteem is threatened, which also plays into fear of what others may think
Self Protection- sometimes we lie, when we feel somehow threatened
Fear of hurting another
Personal Gain- Some feel that lying is the only option they may have
To Avoid Consequence- sometimes we don't stop as we grow older
To Manipulate- which is also personal gain
Sometimes people lie to themselves because it is easier than accepting the truth
There are many, many reasons people lie
2007-05-02 07:35:03 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People tell lies for the following reasons:
1. to cover the truth.
2. to cover another lie.
3. to prevent scolding.
4. thinking that it will be good for the other party.
5. to avoid reprimand and prejudice.
6. with sinister motive.
7. for monetary gain
8. to cover their infidelity.
9. thinking that it would be psychologically good for the
other party.
10. to boost the morale of their people.
11. for 'face-saving' / pride / boastfulness.
12. 'white lies' help one from knowing the cruel truth.
2007-05-02 07:40:58 · answer #3 · answered by spring 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe most people graduate into this through life. They learn that most people don't want to know the truth. They want to hear "they look good today" "they look slim" "their husband/wife isn't cheating" think about it. They're not hurtful lies but, little white lies to make their friends, people they like, feel good.
2007-05-02 06:47:40 · answer #4 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
people tell lies for lots of reason..it could be because they want attention...to hide their weakness...to be accepted by a group..or just for fun..they feel nice to make fun of other people...and sometimes..people lies to avoid something bad and to allow good things to happen or maybe to protect somebody
2007-05-02 06:51:44 · answer #5 · answered by milly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ahhm..lets see...you could actually answer that question by yourself..think about it...I know you already lied a couple of times..its actually normal for people to do that..Ask yourself the same question over and over again..you'll get the answer..
and if you don't or want others opinion here's mine..
To not get in trouble or hurt somebody's feelings or even hurt theirselves but it really actually does and even gets worst after they found out..
2007-05-02 06:48:41 · answer #6 · answered by </3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to cover up previous lies
2007-05-02 07:05:44 · answer #7 · answered by bbett 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally to cover up something that they don't want others to know about, because they haven't the guts to own up.Or sometimes it's to make themselves seem interesting.
2007-05-02 06:47:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) To avoid punishment
2) Monetary gain
3) Protected some one from something
4) Some are pathological liars, who are ill, and wouldn't know the truth if they heard it.
2007-05-02 06:47:06 · answer #9 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question. Because they have no truth to tell.
And thankful to yourself that you knew.
Sometime i am so stupid enough that i did not know that people lie to me...Am soooooooooo naiveeee.......!!!
2007-05-02 08:18:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋