2007-10-17 19:22:17 · 27 answers · asked by LUCKY3 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
People normally wait until my back is turned to lie, especially if it is about me.
It depends on the lie.
If they are lying to avoid hurting people them I might do nothing.
If they are lying to take advantage of somebody I probably will correct the lie.
How I correct the lie is the fun part.
You don't have to start a big scene to fix a lie.
Just make sure the lie has no effect, and if you can't do that, make sure the lie has no credibility.
And if that doesn't work, make a scene, but; try and keep your head while all around you lose theirs.
It is always good to make the other person look both the liar and the fool.
2007-10-18 01:26:36 · answer #1 · answered by LORD Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow, now that is a tough one. I guess it depends on the situation, reasons , etc. It took me a long time to realize that people have a right to lie, I know that sounds weird, but if has nothing to do with me, it is none of my business. It is an entirely different matter if they involve me in their lie. I think if I knew the person who did the lying well enough, I would pull them aside & ask them to explain, especially if it was eating at me or involved me in any way. I would try to wait till I was not angry,when approached in anger most people get defensive & just respond with anger. So, if I really wanted to address the issue, wait till I calm down then pull the person aside & ask why they lied & what it is they were trying to accompish. That's really weird, most will not lie in front of another who they know will know they are lying?? Maybe they had a reason, err, I mean a good reason.
(((HUG)))
2007-10-18 08:26:23 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I do nothing. Unless of course it involves me. If the lie will impact my life in any way, shape, or fashion, I will short circuit the statement immediately.
I will gain knowledge of the liar. "That alone" is worth plenty! But, to play the part of judge and jury with my acquaintances, it's not too healthy. Just know that they are what they are.
I'm glad you didn't add the words "friends" into the equation! That would create some conflicting emotions!!!
2007-10-20 09:25:58 · answer #3 · answered by delux_version 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the situation, if it is a friend that tells the lie, I ask him or her about it later and try to find out what is going on. If it is a stranger, then I butt right in and tell the person the truth.
2007-10-18 09:43:05 · answer #4 · answered by David T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends.If it is a malicious lie in which case I wouldn't let that happen and out them on the spot. If it is a white lie ,well that's different and perhaps they have there motives and that's not my business.
2007-10-18 02:39:57 · answer #5 · answered by Just G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Play along (for comedic purposes) There are several ongoing jokes between friends and me all stemming from some silly lie that made a great and hilarious tale...
2007-10-18 17:09:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Look at the person weirdly. It just depends how big the lie is.
2007-10-18 02:30:30 · answer #7 · answered by Melanie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My response is always the same.
"Excuse me, but I think you may have misspoke. I could be wrong... but I believe the correct way of saying it, or the correct answer, or the situation as I saw it, is_____."
This allows the person lying to save face and also gives the person being lied to a heads up.
2007-10-18 16:17:43 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i look at the other person thats being lie to straight in the eyes and just shake my head,and walk off from them.
2007-10-18 16:24:50 · answer #9 · answered by rebelady 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Used to: immediately blurt out the truth, no matter what the other person would say or do.
Later learned to: frown conspicuously and shake my head.
Still later learned to: frown, then kind of go "Hmph."
Even later learned to: frown, maybe grimace, then walk away.
Still working on what I ought to do.
2007-10-18 07:18:00 · answer #10 · answered by dumbuglyweirdo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋