I mean, people that you know, that are close to you, like family, friends, coworkers?
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2007-12-27 07:10:29 · 37 answers · asked by Moon :) 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
And how do you deal with this? Do you comfront them, or pretend you didn't notice?
2007-12-27 07:11:19 · update #1
I used to think I could. I had a recent eye-opening experience. If the lie is big enough, and if it concerns me, they're out of my life. Nobody in my family has lied to me in such a way, though.
2007-12-27 08:09:31 · answer #1 · answered by Darth Cheney 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
People that I am close to I can almost always tell, they all have give away little signs although what it is differs. With my husband its something subtle in the corner of his mouth. Its hard to explain but I know it the instant I see it. With my sister its all in the way she blinks and looks at me. Usually, I call them on it right away since these are people I love and love me back so they aren't lying to me about serious or hurtful things (at least so far). For instance, me to my sister, "did you borrow my sweater without asking?" She, "no, I don't have it." Me: "you lying little ...you better return it clean." There have been times I have remained silent in my knowledge to gain advantage or deal more advantageously with a situation at work where I could read a colleague as being less than truthful. I don't mean in a vicious way but in a pragmatic looking out for yourself way if you know what I mean.
2007-12-27 07:25:16 · answer #2 · answered by Zen Pirate 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually, when it is people I know and am around a lot, I can tell when they are lying. One in particular was really good at lying all the time. I did not let it go. I told it like it was... you know that's a lie and I don't believe you! LOL Family, I am a little nicer about it, but not by much.
2007-12-27 08:22:03 · answer #3 · answered by Breezey is saying HAPPY BIRTHDAY 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Usually I can. On rare occasion I am surprised to find that someone lied and I believed them, or that someone told the truth and I doubted, but most of the time, I can tell.
How I deal with it depends on the nature of the lie and how much proof I have.
If I can positively prove they are lying, then I would confront. Otherwise I might ignore it and pray that they will be convicted of their sin.
2007-12-27 07:16:00 · answer #4 · answered by Thrice Blessed 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Almost always, yes.
And how I react to it depends on what they're lying or fibbing about. If it's just a situation where they're exaggerating or embellishing a story, then I don't say anything.
If it's something important, though, and the lie can actually affect something or do some damage, then I'll tell them that I know they're not being truthful, and how or why I know that.
2007-12-27 07:24:23 · answer #5 · answered by Jess H 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Most of the time I can tell.
My reaction depends on the subject.
If it is just a story, I don't really care to point out the lie. But if the subject involves real people, and is malicious in nature, I typically call them on it in private, and if they don't rectify the situation, then do it in public to protect the innocent parties.
2007-12-27 07:16:12 · answer #6 · answered by ɹɐǝɟsuɐs Blessed Cheese Maker 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Wanna hear a funny story? When my oldest daughter was about 4 or 5 she began lying a lot so I told her that I could always tell when she was lying because her eyes turned green. She believed me and whenever she was lying, she would not look at me and that's how I knew. lol Unfortunately, she got wise to it, then I couldn't tell anymore.
2007-12-27 08:41:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, usually. They are either too earnest, or dodge my eyes. When people lie they are anxious to be believed - and the same is true for people whose beliefs are on shaky ground. So they try too hard, and trip. It's the quiet, unassuming, confident ones you have to watch most closely! That takes practice.
2007-12-28 12:34:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
In a heartbeat! Watch their eyes. people will most likely make direct eye contact for short periods of time. Watch their body movements, they are very fidgety. Also, they talk too much, go into too much detail about things. I am really good at this, profiling is a hobby to me.
2007-12-27 07:18:09 · answer #9 · answered by DaBrat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can usually tell when someone close to me is lying to me. My children I let them know that I know that they are lying.
To others, I just let it go thinking that they must believe that they have to lie to me -perhaps a matter of trust. My husband only tells 'good lies' such as "you're beautiful" or "this is delicious" so I reward him for it!
2007-12-27 07:19:44 · answer #10 · answered by bint_bill 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋