OnePoll conducted a survey of 1000 respondents and 84% of women said they believed it was okay to tell the occasional white lie, compared to 77% of men. Whether it's for a good cause, or just to take an extra day off work, we're all guilty of a few fibs. But what are the most common ones?
"I’m on my Way!"
More than 62% admitted to saying that they were somewhere they weren’t. How many memes and Instagram videos do we have to support this? A lot. Totally guilty.
"I already have Plans"
Even though only 35% of the partakers admitted to lying about who they were spending time with, I feel like they lied about this lie. You say you’re busy to get out of hanging out with friends, social work outings, visiting family members, etc. We’re just always busy, right? ;)
"I got Stuck In Traffic"
53% of the survey partakers used busy roads and transport as their excuse for being late. But, I mean, if you’ve ever been on the TTC when it’s raining, snowing or on the weekend when they close half the line for construction, you’d understand how true this line really is!
"I like Your Outfit"
Whether you’re protecting someone’s feelings, or protecting yourself from getting the scorn of your friend, 53% of the survey-ers copped up to this little white lie.
"It was on Sale!"
I’m sure this line was more popular amongst the female partakers, 45% of the people admitted to fibbing about the amount of money they spent on a purchase. It might have been on sale, but fudging the numbers to make it $10 cheaper makes buying that brand new jacket so much better.
I’m feeling Sick
*Cough* I’m sick *Cough. Even though only 44% admitted to occasionally calling in sick to get an extra day off work, I’d like to think that there are WAY more than that.
"My Phone Died"
This one actually made me laugh out loud. How many times have we used this excuse to dodge a phone call or text that we just weren’t ready to confront? Guilty as charged.
"I Only Had Two Drinks"
This line is super popular in movies because it’s what everyone says, even that guy that’s puking out his guts on the bathroom floor. “I don’t know what’s happening to me, I don’t have 2 beers” … plus 6 shots of tequila and 2 vodka sodas.
"The Phone Signal Dropped"
The classic go-to line when you’re already in the middle of a heated confrontation that you just don’t have time for. Ooops, the phone cut you off, it totally wasn’t me.
Boosting Your Resume
32% of partakers admitted to beefing up their CV a bit to land their job. Sometimes it’s a little ridiculous that beginning positions, or coordinator jobs, are asking for a degree and 5 years of experience. Sorry, was I supposed to be working the whole time I was putting myself through university? It’s hard, but the lies will eventually catch up to you so we don’t condone this lie.
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