Do You Think People Want To Be Lied To?

[pervertedjester]

From basic emotions to make up and cock size to bra size as Humans we lie a LOT! And that doesn't even include politics. If you've ever said you were "fine" when you weren't, you lied. If you smiled at something that wasn't funny, you lied. If you used make up to "enhance" your bra size or even used a push up bra, you lied. And Guys, we all know where to measure from, anything past the sack doesn't count, so we LIE!

People seem hardwired to lie and accept the lie when it's being told. Even though we know better. You're basically raised as a child NOT to lie, but everyday you get shown that it's Okay to Lie because everyone does it to some extent. Relationships may seem to be ground zero for lying but in every corner of the world Humans lie about everything. Can you even really say you know one truly Honest person that wouldn't lie?

Yes

No

Depends, but basically Yes.

[Sabretooth]

it's easier to accept a lie. explaining why the world is the way it is, for example-they ask the question, but they won't accept the answer-the biggest example of this is jesus christ. Mark 14:60-65 Then the high priest stood up in their midst and questioned Jesus, saying: “Do you say nothing in reply? What is it these men are testifying against you?”+ 61 But he kept silent and made no reply at all.+ Again the high priest began to question him and said to him: “Are you the Christ the Son of the Blessed One?” 62 Then Jesus said: “I am; and you will see the Son of man+ sitting at the right hand+ of power and coming with the clouds of heaven.”+ 63 At this the high priest ripped his garments and said: “What further need do we have of witnesses?+ 64 You heard the blasphemy. What is your decision?”* They all condemned him as deserving of death.+ 65 And some started to spit on him+ and to cover his face and hit him with their fists and say to him: “Prophesy!” And slapping him in the face, the court attendants took him. in-spite of all the miracles, the numerous times he said he was the son of god... many still didn't believe him. today, there are still those who believe his death was just.

[NotTheFBI]

Yes, just look at whats happening now in the Elections, so much truth coming out about both sides and it's like no one cares. They just want their fav. candidate to win just to brag about it without considering the shit-storm to come... so YES... people like being lied to... A LOT. -.-

[vonasaurus]

it depends~ while i believe that honesty is the best policy 90% of the time, i''ll make exceptions to spare feelings (if the person is someone i actually like, and i don't like too many people)... as long as doing so won't harm anyone or pose a threat to someone's safety.

1) if someone asks "do i look fat in this", my go-to answer is "it's nice, but this one would look even better" (and show them something i think would suit their body type).

2) if a friend or relative asks me for help i'm not comfortable giving, i'll pass the buck to someone better qualified (ie: "thanks for trusting me enough to tell me this; my friend so-and-so has an awesome therapist/trainer/dietician~ do you want his/her number?").

that all said, i prefer the truth (especially when it comes to my writing), though you'd better be prepared to back up your opinions with facts or suggestions on how to improve.

honesty and rudeness are not the same thing; you can tell the truth without being rude, but it's surprising how many people don't know (or care to know) the difference.

[AriadneSky]

i dont like being lied to. many people do. not everyone. so i couldn't answer your poll bc im not all people. an not all people like it. there wasn't an option for that.

if someone asks me if they look fat i would tell them if the outfit is not flattering. i never ask that question bc i know how i look I've no reason to ask someone an if im fat ill look fat. if you not want to look fat not be fat. an #YES if i ask what someone thinks of something i want to know what they think lol c'mob thats an absurd attempt at proving people like being lie to.

there no question i ask that i want a lie to. i ask questions for information not to sooth my ego. onset mean ill like the answer but i dont ask to like it. i asked to know.

maybe you can think of something where i want to not know the try but i int think so. you can try if you like.

[flypaper]

Yes. I mean people don't want to be lied to per say, no one likes deceit... they generally just want people to believe what they believe, see things from their point of view but as long as the person is saying what they want to hear they are more inclined to believe them and view them as right so in a way yes. I mean look at media today people generally follow whoever is telling them what they want to hear...

[outmyroom]

Subconsciously yes, we do. We don't really want to know what's happening in the world.

[outmyroom]

Thanks for mho

[madhatters4]

i think some people do. i think some prefer to sort of live in the ignorance is bliss kind of world. rather than deal with difficult situations or harsh truths they may prefer to sort of just live in a gilded world... but i think that is the minority of people

[hellionthesage]

Well their was a I want to say Turkish proverb, "he who fires the arrow of truth best have one foot in the stirrup" i. e. if you tell the truth, prepare to run fast and run far. I don't think its so much as people wanting to be lied to as simply being unable to handle reality. They want the truth, but they also want the truth to be pleasant hence lying being so common. So I think no people don't want to be lied to but what they do want can't exist so the end result might as well be that they want to get lied to, if that makes sense. Lying in general is actually biological, lying allows us to acquire benefits that would otherwise not occur and by extension being able to detect a lie is also biological. Personally I try not to lie, obviously as a human being some times you just have to to function in our society but I try to avoid it when possible. Personally I don't like being lied to because it doesn't fix anything and usually just makes things worse not better.

[FemWorship]

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I hate liars and will avoid, even expose them. It's a manipulation that leads me into trouble and strips me of honest earnings.
That said, I get your point! When down, out, depressed, tired we ALL stop to listen to the potential for a Camelot coming to save us. Been there, done that.

Once was a long time with a very sexually free gal that lied to everyone, the closer (family/friends), the more & bigger the lies (ala the Hitler quote). I considered all that A-OK, in order to live happily and satisfied in her Camelot, so long as she didn't lie to me! Guess what? When (not if) her appetite changed one year, I was buried in lies and everyone else as well that might take her halos away while being a devil.

[reptocarl]

Me. I'm brutally honest. Don't ever ask me a question unless you're prepared. I'm also one that has no problem stating what I think or how I feel. I can state an insult as easily as a compliment. To me I'm merely stating a fact

[Girl_Got_Style]

if i am anything to go by, its a no because i would rather be hurt by the truth than comforted by a lie. I honestly would. if you lie to me, i can't help myself or fix something about me that i honestly could fix. if you tell me the truth i will not blame you, but i will attempt to improve myself.

[Kastinis]

Mostly people don't want to be lied, but at a rare occasions when it is beneficial or at some cases really hurtful to a person, he/she would rather be lied to, or more specifically rather accept sugar coted/ not fully stright opinion.
I doubt there is even a one person who has never lied in a whole his/her life. Lie is a protection for a lier, person just don't want to be judged.

[Rissyanne]

Sometimes yes... like a guy would like for you to tell him he is the best in bed.

[pervertedjester]

Just curious, Would it be better if he said "I dabble in bed?"

[Rissyanne]

Dabble? Most guys I have been with want to brag how good they are... the ones that brag.. usually aren't as good as they say. The ones who are quiet about it... rocked my world

[pervertedjester]

Dabble: to take part in an activity in a way that is not serious. I was just wondering if that would be a better way for a guy to admit what he's like in bed as opposed to "I'm the Best in Bed." Which is true-ish nobody is bad in bed, everyone is good at laying down. Bad at sex is another question entirely. I just thought it would be honest and kind of funny if a guy admitted to Dabbling in bed.

[Rissyanne]

well bad sex is better than no sex.. lol

[SovereignessofVamps]

Honestly yes, this applies to me. Lies can be way easier to deal with because the truth can feel like the person you loved betrayed you, even if it wasn't personal you lived a lie while they knew the truth. Or the lies help you to like someone more and get their attention and affection too.

[Jxpxtxr]

Sometimes they definitely do, but when it comes to serious matter nobody wants to be lied to and lying in that situation is a bitch ass move.
I had a "friend" in high school who lied about having cancer just for attention. Going from the fact that more than enough of my family members actually died from cancer that was definitely crossing the border for me.

[helloitsmethere]

What..

[Jxpxtxr]

@helloitsmethere yup

[somebodysaycheese]

Ofcourse because if you tell the truth you get called an asshole, bitch, bigot , phobic and ignorant. people like their feelings validated not the truth.

[BlondyBabe]

If it's easier to go go with a lie than tackle the truth then yes, a lot of the time your own fantasy is far easier to accept

[NanaXXXX]

Well... No not really. But I believe there is a difference between lying (to succeed with your own intentions) and being polite. Telling everyone your opinion just for the sake of truth doesn't always solve problems.

[SomeGuy37]

I think a lot of people prefer something that sounds good, and makes them feel safe and secure, even if it is a TOTAL LIE!!
If they don't know it is a lie, then they can live, comfortably, blissfully!! Like the 2016 US Election. . ..

[Keenisha]

no they WANT the truth but sometimes they NEED a lie because they can't handle it atm

[LittleSally]

Especially in the American culture where your family tells you you're perfect and special... so you go on America's got talent and embarass yourself like never before in your life. xD

[TheButterfly]

there's a difference between telling the truth and being cruel to hurt someone.

[QuestionMan]

Yes many of us want the comforting lie instead of the bitter truth.

[brain5000]

Do I think people want to be lied to? No. Can I even really say you know one truly Honest person that wouldn't lie? No. Glad the question was good and clear. :P

[serious]

No, I don't think anyone wants to hear a lie. Especially women. I mean women totally dislike lies and they certainly don't want to hear lies.

[SvetlanaSavachenko]

I know who it isn't! killary she's the biggest liar in the nation right now! Sad part is the sheeple don't care!