The Lying Test: Are you a Liar?

 

At school, on the job, with family and friends, on the phone, while shopping, in your own mind.....

Do you ever . . . ?

... pretend to be some thing, or some one other than who and what you really are?
... smile, while hiding your true feelings about people, activities, or situations?
... say one thing while thinking something different or totally opposite?
... say what the other person wants to hear, rather than the truth?
... express agreement just to avoid an argument?
... make promises which you do not intend to keep?
... blame others for your problems or mistakes?
... say anything other than what you are thinking out of fear of the consequences?
... use evasive answers to avoid telling the truth?
... accept and reject lies from others as it suits your personal interests?
... hear only what you want to hear and ignore the rest?
... have trouble remembering what the previous lie was?
... help others cover up lies or deceit?
... deliberately deceive others by purposely remaining silent?
... lie only when you think you can get away with it?
... feel panic at the thought of telling the truth?
... lie or distort the facts simply in order to annoy someone?
... when caught, pretend that the lie was "a joke", that you were "just joking"?
... believe your own lies?