Why Do You Lie?
We all do it. If you say you don't, you just did.
Lies are for many reasons. Some good. Some bad. But all are dishonest.
Little Lies
We sometimes lie to avoid making someone feel bad. We sometimes use other language to avoid saying what we really think...
Boy that's some haircut. Wow, that is a unique wall color. Sure, I know you like that station.
I would guess we all think that these types of lies are ok. They help prevent unnecessary friction and maybe hurting other peoples feelings.
Big Lies
But there are other lies that simply shouldn't happen.
Sorry boss, my dog ate the report.
No, I didn't break that.
No, I really was sick.
No, I didn't back into the other car.
Who me? I would never say that...
There are a number of reasons that people lie. There is a good summary article on Ideapod about why people lie. It can give you some good insight into why people lie. Maybe even why you lie to others.
Regardless, there are many consequences to lying to others. Especially to those who have trust in you. Those who value your opinion. Those who look to you for honest answers.
The main reason that you shouldn't lie is this:
If you lie to me now, how will I ever know that you are not lying to me in the future?
There you go. You have lost their trust.
Is that worth lying about?