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Every now and then, it may be easier to tell a small lie than the truth. Lying can be a little difficult if you don’t do it often, but sometimes it’s better if you don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings or make them feel bad. Luckily, it’s a bit easier texting a lie since you’re not saying it to the person’s face and you can structure your message so the person doesn’t question what you’re saying. Keep reading for some helpful tips for writing your text and some things you should try to help you sound more believable.
Steps
Expert Q&A
Tips
- Only lie when about small things that the person wouldn’t easily be able to find out. Otherwise, you may get caught.[13]Thanks
- Avoid including specific people in your lie since the person you’re texting could potentially reach out to them and find out you weren’t telling the truth.Thanks
Warnings
- Lying a lot could break any trust you have with the people you’re talking to. If you continue to lie, they might not think you’re trustworthy or reliable.Thanks
- If you get caught in a lie, admit it and apologize right away. Explain your reasons so you don’t dig yourself into a deeper hole.[14]Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/close-encounters/201411/do-we-lie-more-in-texts-or-face-face
- ↑ https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20171114-the-disturbing-art-of-lying-by-telling-the-truth
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/close-encounters/201411/do-we-lie-more-in-texts-or-face-face
- ↑ https://www.inc.com/will-yakowicz/how-to-spot-lies-in-emails.html
- ↑ https://www.inc.com/will-yakowicz/how-to-spot-lies-in-emails.html
- ↑ https://www.inc.com/will-yakowicz/how-to-spot-lies-in-emails.html
- ↑ https://news.byu.edu/news/digital-deception-people-who-lie-while-texting-take-longer-respond
- ↑ https://www.apa.org/monitor/2016/03/deception
- ↑ https://news.byu.edu/news/digital-deception-people-who-lie-while-texting-take-longer-respond
- ↑ https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/dating/dating-experts-reveal-eight-ways-to-spot-a-lie-in-a-text-message/news-story/df1394cf5c34ca4e9fc8e5e70a0a3a23
- ↑ https://www.inc.com/will-yakowicz/how-to-spot-lies-in-emails.html
- ↑ https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/dating/dating-experts-reveal-eight-ways-to-spot-a-lie-in-a-text-message/news-story/df1394cf5c34ca4e9fc8e5e70a0a3a23
- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/extreme-fear/201005/top-ten-secrets-effective-liars
- ↑ https://www.inc.com/kat-boogaard/5-steps-to-save-your-reputation-when-youre-caught-lying.html
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