We all do it, sometimes to avoid hurting someone, sometimes out of pure laziness and sometimes to get ourselves out of an awkward situation: a white lie. Certain phrases have become so common that nobody takes them literally anymore. Which of these classic lies do you blurt out most often? Cast your vote!
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“I'll be there in 5 minutes!”
In reality you're probably still in front of the mirror putting on your shoes or desperately searching for your house keys. Those 5 minutes are more like 20.
“Oh, I'm doing great!”
The standard answer to 'how are you?'. Even after a sleepless night and a head overflowing with stress, people choose this socially acceptable shield.
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“I have read and agree to the terms and conditions”
The biggest collective lie of the digital age. Nobody reads 42 pages of legal jargon before downloading an app or completing a purchase.
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“I'll call you right back”
A polite way to quickly end a phone call because it's inconvenient, with the result that the promised callback only happens three days later.
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“Sorry, I didn't see your message at all!”
You saw the notification come in immediately, read the preview on your lock screen, but simply had no energy or desire to reply at that moment.
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“No, I'm really not angry”
Said with a clenched jaw and an icy stare. It almost always means that a whole lot is simmering beneath the surface.
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“This is really my very last episode / drink”
Just one more before bed. Before you know it, the clock hits 2:30 a.m. and the next episode starts automatically on Netflix.
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“From Monday I'm really going to eat healthy and exercise”
The ultimate excuse to shamelessly snack and lounge on the couch all weekend under the guise of an upcoming total lifestyle transformation.
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“It's so great to see you again!”
When you bump into a vague acquaintance at the supermarket and awkwardly make small talk for five minutes while you just want to move on.
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“It's not you, it's me”
The classic breakup cliché. Meant to soften the blow, but in fact a transparent way to end a difficult conversation quickly.
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