Guys is it normal to exaggerate when you first meet someone you really like?

I feel it is pretty pathetic to lie about one's accomplishments - not to mention, unnecessary (assuming the person produces any value to society at all).

Anyone should do well to present who they are in a favorable light without resorting to lying.

If you lack that skill, read some good sales books. If you can't sell yourself, you can't sell anything to anyone. So for love or for professional success, better do it!

People often exaggerate when they are really excited or passionate about something.

A person who can't be honest about his or her self is one who is not stable enough for a healthy relationship. That being said, it's the normal. People lie about themselves each and every day.

I don't and wouldn't be pleased if someone did it to me.

It says, to me, that they lack either foresight, or genuine interest in commitment.

And let's say for a minute that they did it hoping you'd be OK with the lie later once you 'know them better', that says to me that they're okay with impulsively lying for personal convenience. It also says they're narcissistic, self-serving, and also believe themselves cunning enough to pass off a lie hoping I'll 'fall for it'. It would make me feel like I don't really matter to them beyond surface value of and like I'm little more than some generalized sucker to them.

I'm very open and easy going, but honesty is a high value for me, if honesty is not respected by them and equally valued, then we don't have enough in common on our value scale. How can you trust or be secure with someone willing to lie to you about little things?

of course! us girls did it! for example when we were littler ask boys would ask us for our cup size. he's just trying to impress you. however, depending on how far he carries out these lies, and if they turn malicious or not, can determine if you really want to be in a relationship with this person and if they can handle it.