2007-07-19 13:59:07 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Believe nothing you hear and only half of what you see!
2007-07-19 14:03:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
The liar will find it easier to lie. The truthful will tell the truth as usual.
If I say, "Trust my answer," will that make you less or more likely to believe me? Probably less.
I think people who overtly talk about trust and belief in veracity are generally suspicious of motives -- whether their own or others'.
People secure in themselves give and take at face value.
2007-07-19 22:09:01 · answer #2 · answered by Grey Raven 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but it is not a determinant for me to lie, and I do not usually lie to profit. For some people it is business and you're saying that would not make a difference. Do I trust you more if you say that to me? No, may be less.
2007-07-19 21:11:30 · answer #3 · answered by Psyengine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, it would make it harder for me. For one, I am a horrible liar. But the important thing is that at that point you would acknowledge that you will put your heart and mind in my hands, and trust that I will tell you the truth, not judge me but be content with whatever I tell you.
THIS makes it harder than saying nothing at all or being skeptical.
2007-07-19 21:47:20 · answer #4 · answered by London 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, because what that statement tells me is..... I don`t have to prove anything to you to gain your trust. I already have it at my disposal to do what I please. This does not necessarily mean that a person will lie to you or defy your trust. Only that you have made it "Easier" for that person to do such.
2007-07-19 21:41:37 · answer #5 · answered by Future 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the person is lying then yes it in a way reinforces their behavior. If the person is telling the truth, yes also, it may make you appear gullible. So the answer is yes.
2007-07-19 21:09:34 · answer #6 · answered by Prof. Dave 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yesss!! alot harder. i would feel soo bad about it afterwards i would probably try never to break the trust again. only if it's abig lie though. but if it's alittle white lie i would do that more often. heheheheheh :]
but on average it would be harder.
2007-07-19 21:08:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it doesn't actually. If someone tells me they'll believe me it actually makes it harder. I feel that if I don't tell them the truth then I will feel awful cause I led them astray.
2007-07-19 21:03:01 · answer #8 · answered by Steven's Love 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, in fact for me it makes it harder. The guilt issue only triples when someone says "Okay, I believe you."
2007-07-19 21:02:00 · answer #9 · answered by Meep 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will only look at you and wonder why you think I would believe you anyway. Besides lying causes indigestion...
2007-07-19 21:12:08 · answer #10 · answered by ~Smurfette~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some situations, yes. All depends on the person.
2007-07-19 21:02:25 · answer #11 · answered by Betrayed and Insane 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋