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Woman Shares 30 “Situations When It’s Best To Lie” For Your Own Safety (New Tips)
Social IssuesAUG 19, 2025

Woman Shares 30 “Situations When It’s Best To Lie” For Your Own Safety (New Tips)

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We all know what it’s like to have that feeling in the pit of your stomach screaming that something’s just not right. Your taxi driver might be asking too many personal questions, the man that’s been walking behind you keeps getting closer and closer, or the only other passenger on your train seems to be staring you down.
It can be difficult to know how to navigate these situations, but thanks to Cathy Pedrayes, there are some useful lies we can keep hidden up our sleeves to keep ourselves safe. Below, you'll find some of the most common “situations when it’s best to lie” that Cathy has detailed on TikTok, as well as a conversation with the Mom Friend herself. So enjoy scrolling through, and be sure to take a mental note of any of these fibs you plan to utilize!

Over the past few years, Cathy Pedrayes has been sharing little white lies that can keep people safe in various situations with strangers

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Woman in a mask shares safety tip about when it’s best to lie, responding to a taxi driver while holding a phone in a car.
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Woman at hotel front desk practicing safety tips for traveling alone by using lies to protect herself.
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Woman sharing safety tips for living alone, including placing work boots visibly to enhance personal security.
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Woman in blue dress in elevator making a phone call, sharing safety tips about when it’s best to lie.
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Woman shares safety tip turning on TV and closing door to appear home alone for personal safety situations.
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Woman demonstrating situations when it's best to lie for personal safety, wearing a blue outfit and gray coat near a door.
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Woman holding a hammer and using a phone, illustrating safety tips and situations when it’s best to lie for protection
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Woman using a dating app outdoors, demonstrating situations when it’s best to lie for personal safety tips.
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Woman in blue outfit at airport demonstrating situations when it’s best to lie for personal safety with luggage.
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Woman on phone in kitchen demonstrating situations when it’s best to lie for personal safety using a fake name.
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Woman on phone demonstrating situations when it’s best to lie for your own safety during online chats
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Woman on a swing using safety lie to respond to a question about being alone in a park setting outdoors.
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Woman practicing safety tips by using strategic lies when answering the door while living alone at home.
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Woman on a train sharing situations when it’s best to lie for personal safety and running errands discreetly.
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Woman in blue dress demonstrating a situation when it’s best to lie for personal safety in a public space.
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Woman in blue dress with suitcase demonstrates situations when it’s best to lie for your own safety.
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Woman sitting outdoors, demonstrating safe lying situations with casual outfit for personal safety tips.
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Woman sharing safety tips on situations when it’s best to lie, holding a phone and expressing concern indoors.
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Woman on a train shares situations when it's best to lie for personal safety and confidence in uncertain moments
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Woman using phone outdoors demonstrating situations when it’s best to lie for personal safety on a dating app.
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