Here’s my list of the 15 most common white lies and why we tell them:
It wasn’t me! – Because some things just aren’t worth taking credit for.
The table will be ready in 5 minutes. – Because it sounds a lot better than 15 minutes.
Oh, yeah. That makes sense. – Because option B involves admitting that I am clueless.
Thank you so much! I just love it! – Because telling someone that their gift sucked would make me look like an insensitive jerk.
Yeah, you look great in that dress. – Because it’s better than being slapped.
Oh, things would have been different if I was there! – Because I’m Superman and I can always make a difference… or at least that’s how I want others to perceive of me.
No, officer… I have no idea how fast I was going. – Because claiming ignorance is sometimes better than admitting to insubordination.
I’m 29. – Because 29 is like 20 years younger than 30.
Yeah, I’ll start working on that ASAP! – Because telling you I have 10 things to do first would just irritate you.
Yes, John was with me last night. – Because that’s what friends do… we agree and ask questions later.
Man, that sucker was 10 feet long! – Because anything less would be boring.
Yeah, I was a badass on my high school football team! – Because I want to be seen by others in an even stronger light than I see myself.
I’m 21, 6’5, with a muscular build. – Because you can’t see me in this online chat room… ha ha!
I thought I already sent that email out. I’m sure I did. – Because telling you that it was a low priority and I forgot would probably hurt our relationship.
