Comment on Why do people lie instead of just telling the truth?

remon@ani.social ⁨11⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

• judgy_jackdaw@lemmy.world ⁨10⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  yeah i don’t get what’s so hard to comprehend for OP. people lie because they think it will lead to more desirable outcomes for them, that’s it

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  • AskewLord@piefed.social ⁨9⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    especially when it’s an immediate outcome vs a long term outcome.

    even if long term it bites them in the ass, short term is more pressing for most people most of the time.

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• Valmond@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨10⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  Or because they’re lazy, or scared, or…

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  • remon@ani.social ⁨10⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    If you’re lazy and lie to get out of doing something or if you’re scared and lie to get out of the scary situation … that’s an advantage!

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    • Valmond@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨9⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      Ha ha fair enough!

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