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Depends on how important the person is to me. There is a distant family member that likes to tell whoppers. Everyone knows it and everyone tolerates it. We usually just roll our eyes and laugh about it later. Because she really doesn't matter to me. However, when it's someone close to me, hubby or kids, I will call them on it.
by Hunter on November 9th, 2009
If I have the proof that they are wrong, I will show them, if they choose to ignore the facts then I end the relationship.
by Jadey - Vive la difference on November 9th, 2009
f its over something I consider to be very important and/or offensively deceptive then I ignore them, as I am currently doing.
by Stillme FBB on November 9th, 2009
As many have seen on AB, I tell them straight out!
You are a liar! I can't stand to be lied to. What's going on?
by Pumpkin Etoile on November 9th, 2009
If it is about something unimportant, I'd let it go. Especially if it is a white lie like "do I look good in this outfit?"
Only if it is something that is crucial in your relationship, then you have to come to terms with it and confront them.
by Nightwatchdog on November 9th, 2009
I either ignore them or laugh - depending on the situation.
by RANDOM on November 9th, 2009
I tell them i know they are not telling the truth so either come clean with the truth or leave ,i will not tolerate liars or cheats.+4
by temporary name on November 9th, 2009
I often give a response that makes it clear I know they're lying, but without outright calling them a liar.
"Did you eat the canary?"
NO!
"And you just happen to have yellow feathers sticking out of your mouth? I see."
by Sharona Life is a Tale Told by an Idiot on November 9th, 2009
I ask them questions and let them hang themselves.
by mtndewman44 on November 9th, 2009
Reconsider my relationship with this person,once a teller of lies,most likely,always a teller of lies.
by Bloed... on stand-by on November 9th, 2009
Depends on the situation, the person, how sure you are...
by EmmaGlas on November 9th, 2009
If I know for a fact the person id lying to me I confront them. I would want to know why they feel the need to lie to me..especially if they are a good friend or s/o. I am a tolerant person but lying is one thing I find I cannot tolerate. I would much rather know the truth whatever the truth may be and deal with it than have someone lie to me.
by Millenium - The Mysterious M. . . GONE! on November 9th, 2009
Consider the "source" from whence it comes!
by philosopher on November 9th, 2009
It depends on the situation. +5 spicy
by Thriftymaid on November 9th, 2009
It depends. If the conversation is personal in nature I generally just say either they have made a mistake or say I don't think you are being truthful. In my work, people lie and often it is better that they do not know that I know they are lying. Their defense relaxes when they think their lie is believed. So for me, it completely depends on the relationship and context of the lie.
by SoulSearcher on November 9th, 2009
Call them on it. Something in the order of, "ok, I know you are lying to me, what's up?" +4
by Tom on November 9th, 2009
Just say "why are you lying to me? Do you think I'm stupid?"
by dumdum on November 9th, 2009
Would depend greatly what it was in regard to and if I cared or not but, in general I would rather know someone was lying then not know and be counting on their honesty. +5
by Cruiser on November 9th, 2009
Truly depends, with a s/o or family I call them on it. At work with employees or customers even vendors, it is much more complicated and truly depends on what they are lying about and more often than not I will simply keep handing them more rope.
by TheJoker on November 9th, 2009
Depends on the nature of the lie. Often peole will lie as they know you dont really want the truth, for example 'Hi, how are you?' No-one want to hear something like, 'I'm desperately miserable, but thanks for asking'.
However if its something I can take the piss out of I'll usually string the person along, winding them up until they admit it.
by Reptar on November 9th, 2009
Depends on the severity of the situation. If it's something small, I have fun playing with there mind in one way or another. If it's serious, the games stop and I let it be known that the line has been crossed.
by Moley the contrary female dragon on November 9th, 2009
Two choices. Ignore it as I am also doing at the moment. Confront if you have incontrovertible proof,( I do not at present)+5
by buttkisses on November 9th, 2009
I have been struggling with this very thing and it sure isn't easy.
by MegaKamster on November 9th, 2009
If you know for a fact, then confront the person....No need to carry the burden of know a person has knowingly lied to you...
by zeuspoop on November 9th, 2009
Violently! Just kidding....or am I? No, really I am. People lie to me from the time I wake up till I fall asleep. I have 3 kids. I'm past it all now.
by Seeya says Dont Ever Give Up on November 9th, 2009
I just let it go! It's not worth my time!
by Greggo on November 9th, 2009
Just walk away so they don't waste anymore of your time
by Shemarq the Wamama on November 9th, 2009
Call them out on it right on the spot.
by Ms.A on November 9th, 2009
I'll usually let them go on and dig themselves in deeper,then blast them ;)
by Vanessa The Rose on November 9th, 2009
i simply downrate them.
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by roxyroxy on November 9th, 2009
lies are half truths. the only problem is "once the tangled web we weave"........... we have forgotten where we have put the other half of the lie. may i suggest, use wisdom and think for about 1.00 minute before you answer/ speak or accuse in any situation. when someone is suspected of lying to you, do this.......look at the bridge of their nose. don't even look them in the eye. don't do it!! it's an optical allusion from the receiving party. from the receiving party it looks as if you are looking into their very souls. very intimidating. they will soon thereafter spill their guts or little tidbits, that will help you discern about their honesty...trust me..works like a charm. peace-out...roxy
by kidatheartandsoul on November 9th, 2009
Lying is a form of deceit, of self or others.If I care about that person,I tell them that I hope they never need to alter the truth with me.But than you have to be prepared to listen Really listen,and don't minimize their grievances.
by redcatt63 is around here somewhere...... on November 9th, 2009
I guess it really depends on what the lie is about...if it's a "little white lie" or something more. Also, if this person has a habit of lying all of the time, and still won't be honest even when called out. I've ended friendships and even my last relationship over lies. How can you have any kind of relationship (friend, family, spouse or s/o) with someone with someone you can't trust? I sure can't!
by Roaring on November 9th, 2009
Say in a neutral way "Oh." and "MM" then excuse myself.
If they are talking down someone, I suggest that that person would surely not see themselves that way.
by hayitsme on November 9th, 2009
Well I would act like I didn't know and ask them the question again..and then i'll hop on it and be like your nothing but a dirty lil lier! get away.
by - MojoThunder - on November 9th, 2009
i ignore them
by Maxine on November 15th, 2009
I beat them with my cane.
by L. Taylor on November 10th, 2009
Pray for them.
by -Icy- on November 10th, 2009
+5 if it is important enough i say something if is over something petty for me is not worth the mental anguish.
by Rollie on November 9th, 2009
I just listen and then dismiss what they said.
by Pistachio on November 9th, 2009
Sometimes I play dumb, and repeat exactly the truth,as they said it, or what was said by someone, then say,"I wonder where I heard that?", or "you know someone told me ???," and watch for a reaction .lol you should see the looks I get...gotta love-it ! +5
by roxyroxy on November 9th, 2009
tell them your psychic, and you already know the truth. tell them you have been blessed with this gift ever since you were a child. play it up. trust me, it freaks them out and eventually they spill the beans.
by ShoulderPadQueen on December 9th, 2009
call em out.
by ShoulderPadQueen on November 17th, 2009
if its no big deal i just go along with it otherwise i call them out on it! i cant stand lying! ;)
by anonymous on November 11th, 2009
call them on it if it is hurting the relationship
by Ditto on November 13th, 2009
It depends how important it is to me and whether addressing it has any real benefit. Sometimes it can actually work in your favor to just let them do it.
by Anonymous on November 13th, 2009
I become very persistent and don't give up. All the while coming up with more and more proof and if they continue to ignore the fact that I know. Then I leave them alone. Well alone.
+5
by SumoAZ on December 9th, 2009
I used to confront them (like how dare you lie to ME!) but now I just listen and put them in their bucket. There are all kinds of reasons that people lie and none of them are my problem. :)
by Vaporeongirl on November 12th, 2009
Tell them to their face that they are.
When would you not blame somebody for lying? Why?
by AnonymousGirl on January 21st, 2012
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When would you tell a lie? Why?
by AnonymousGirl on January 21st, 2012
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Why do some go out of their way to tell lies about others? They're just gonna get caught and look foolish. What's wrong with 'em?
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on January 23rd, 2012
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What is the most bodacious lie anyone ever told about you? Anyone believe it?
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on January 24th, 2012
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Can lies be any other color besides white?
by misha1227 on January 16th, 2012
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