Lying is always seen a wrong. Even when it is used with good intentions like when mothers lie to children about Father Christmas. This was discussed in class and while some thought it was okay to lie to kids about Santa others thought it was wrong because of the disappointment they would suffer when they found out the truth. But why do people lie? Everybody lies. Whether it is a little white lie or a hugely dishonest one – we all do it. Why? I don’t really know. People usually lie in situations so they don’t get in trouble. Unless you’re lying for someone lying is usually something only beneficial to you. You lie because you have something to gain. If you are telling a lie, like for example you cheated on your partner but you say you didn’t, I think it all comes down to respect. The backbone of it is you don’t have enough respect for that person to tell the truth.
However lying is used in everyday life. It isn’t just used in very serious situations.
When you play a prank on someone you’re lying to them.
When you’re off in your own world and your friend is talking to you and you nod and say ‘I’m listening’ - you’re lying to them.
It’s as common as anything. Sometimes it’s essential. A scene in the film ‘Liar Lair’ illustrates this point well. There’s a scene where the main protagonist is asked if he likes his boss. Like most people he doesn’t but then he is put in a situation where he is asked in front of his boss what he thinks of him. Not being able to lie he tells the boss exactly what he really thinks of him and it is not too polite. But in real life you have to lie in a situation like this to keep your job. You can’t just sit there with a man that can make or break your career and say ‘well actually I think you’re quite a loser’
When it comes down to it lying it something everyone does and always will do. Sometimes it’s so natural it’s a reflex. It would be nice to live in a world where nobody lies but it isn’t going to happen. I don’t think lying is good because it always comes back to bite you in the bottom. You either get caught out or the guilt makes you throw up. It’s best to be honest because once you tell one lie, and have to keep it going, it becomes a full time job.
However lying is used in everyday life. It isn’t just used in very serious situations.
When you play a prank on someone you’re lying to them.
When you’re off in your own world and your friend is talking to you and you nod and say ‘I’m listening’ - you’re lying to them.
It’s as common as anything. Sometimes it’s essential. A scene in the film ‘Liar Lair’ illustrates this point well. There’s a scene where the main protagonist is asked if he likes his boss. Like most people he doesn’t but then he is put in a situation where he is asked in front of his boss what he thinks of him. Not being able to lie he tells the boss exactly what he really thinks of him and it is not too polite. But in real life you have to lie in a situation like this to keep your job. You can’t just sit there with a man that can make or break your career and say ‘well actually I think you’re quite a loser’
When it comes down to it lying it something everyone does and always will do. Sometimes it’s so natural it’s a reflex. It would be nice to live in a world where nobody lies but it isn’t going to happen. I don’t think lying is good because it always comes back to bite you in the bottom. You either get caught out or the guilt makes you throw up. It’s best to be honest because once you tell one lie, and have to keep it going, it becomes a full time job.
Heres a site that tells you the 7 signs yo wheather a person is lying to you - http://www.sixwise.com/newsletters/05/06/29/the_top_seven_signs_that_someone_is_lying_to_you.htm
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