Sometimes, people say things that are not true even when they know it’s obvious, like when a kid says they did their homework but clearly didn’t. It’s like when you’re playing a game and you pretend to win even though you lost. People do this because it makes them feel good, or maybe they don’t want others to know they made a mistake.
Examples
- A kid says they did all their homework but left it blank.
- A friend claims to have finished a big project even though it's only half done.
- Your mom says she didn’t eat the last slice of pie, but her lips are sticky.
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See also
- Why Do People Say Things That Are Not True?
- What are people lie for many reasons?
- How Does The language of lying — Noah Zandan Work?
- How Does The Science of Lying Work?
- How Does Lies - Epic Science #6 Work?