Namely, the study reported that only 9% of respondents admitted to lying for personal gain. And 5% said they told lies for another person's benefit.
Just 2% said they lied in order to hurt someone else. And 5% of people said they lied either for an unspecified reason or, well, no treason at all!
Overall, we tend to lie the most to our friends (51%) and family (21%), followed by our coworkers or fellow students (11%). Strangers and casual acquaintances bear the brunt of our dishonesty the least (8.9% and 8.5%, respectively).
We’re all for honesty, and it most often is the right policy, but there are moments when you need to lie. Especially when your health and safety, as well as those of your loved ones, are concerned.
Verywell Mind emphasizes that it’s perfectly acceptable to lie when you need to protect someone’s well-being from a dangerous person.
However, in non-threatening situations, honesty is best because it builds trust and authenticity in your relationships. Truthful individuals tend to have better relationships and better physical and mental health than people who lie more often.
What is the most ridiculous, hilarious, or bizarre thing that a child has ever said to you? Has a kid ever (accidentally) insulted or roasted you by being a bit too honest for your liking? How did you react?
Now, for the parents reading this: how do you teach your kids about (dis)honesty and social tact?
Share your thoughts, experiences, and funny stories with all the other readers and us in the comments at the bottom of this list.
