People Are Sharing Lies That Everyone Can't Stop Telling, And You Might Recognize Some Of Them

    "'I don’t care what others think of me.' Lots of people say this, but I don’t think it's possible to not care."

    Larry Fitzmaurice
    by Larry Fitzmaurice

    BuzzFeed Staff

    Everyone lies — yes, even you. And there are also some lies that everyone tells, with no sign of stopping any time soon.

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    U/Ghost-5AVAGE-786 recently asked the people of Reddit, "What is one lie everyone tells?" In some strange way, this might make you feel a little less alone:

    1. "I’m good/fine/OK.”

    —u/camster29

    2. "It was nice talking to you."

    —u/Ok-Marsupial-1779

    3. "I've read the terms and conditions."

    —u/AdOk1965

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    4. "Don't worry about it."

    —u/FrustratedKaijuFan

    5. "'I’m almost there.' (Shows up 20 minutes later.)"

    —u/Tyretitan

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    6. "'If there's anything I/we can do, just let us know.' I've always wanted to say something like, 'OK, pay my power bill next month.'"

    —u/TrailerParkPrepper

    7. "'If you work hard, you will be successful.' Bullshit!"

    —u/It_is_Fries_No_Patat

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    8. "I don’t judge."

    —u/Otherwise_Air_6831

    9. "Oh wow, yeah, I'll definitely have to watch that show you recommended, thanks!"

    —u/Ok_Security_8657

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    10. "'Sorry I missed your call.' No I'm not, I was looking at the phone when it started ringing and chose to ignore it."

    —u/mommaTmetal

    11. "I’m sorry, I have other plans that night."

    —u/el-em-en-o

    12. "I’ll quit (insert bad habit) tomorrow."

    —u/Interesting_Gift4953

    13. "I'm busy right now."

    —u/MixturePossible3613

    14. “I don’t know where your really loud and annoying toy went, sweetie! It’s a mystery. How about you play with your coloring book instead?”

    —u/MadameCat

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    15. "'I don’t care what others think of me.' Lots of people say this, but I don’t think it's possible to not care."

    —u/septemberjams

    16. "To the dentist: 'Yes, of course, I will floss every day.'"

    —u/plong42

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    17. "Deep down, I'm really a good person."

    —u/Jimmy2Times1990

    18. "When people deny peeing in the shower."

    —u/SylviaKaysen

    19. "Oh, life will slow down after (high school, college, getting first job)."

    —u/CRAZZZY26

    20. "Five more minutes."

    —u/dr_kayak_head-5674

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    Agree? Disagree? Have your own additions? See you in the comments!

    Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.