How would you answer this question if your boss asks?

[Lobsang]

@ReticulatingSplines

Frankly, and I’m being completely serious here, anyone who answers “yes” to that question is clearly lying. Who is incapable of lying, even though he wants to? That’s a dumb notion in the first place.

You’re clearly not one of those people.

For some people (i.e. me) the fear that everyone can tell when you’re lying makes it difficult to lie.

I can lie. But when I do it I feel like the other person knows it’s a lie and is just humouring me out of protocol or etiquette. So lying is self-detrimental and therefore we are reluctant to do it.

The more serious the issue, the harder it is to lie about it without feeling like you’re digging a grave for yourself. I lied without thinking about it when I was a kid and it got me into trouble and hurt my reputation with people.

[even_sven]

I’m one of those people who can’t tell a lie, so I couldn’t lie about this! Really, though, honesty is the best policy. If your boss asks you a question like this, I think it’s better just to tell the truth rather than trying to game the question.

[ReticulatingSplines]

@even_sven

I’m one of those people who can’t tell a lie, so I couldn’t lie about this! Really, though, honesty is the best policy. If your boss asks you a question like this, I think it’s better just to tell the truth rather than trying to game the question.

You just posted about a “friend” you had that turned out to be you, like last week!

[Lobsang]

@ReticulatingSplines

@even_sven

I’m one of those people who can’t tell a lie, so I couldn’t lie about this! Really, though, honesty is the best policy. If your boss asks you a question like this, I think it’s better just to tell the truth rather than trying to game the question.

You just posted about a “friend” you had that turned out to be you, like last week!

He might be his own friend. Is that a lie?

One example of a lie that’s easy to tell is - “We have a team working on this”

The truth being “I’m working on this” or “Me and one other guy is working on this”

[ReticulatingSplines]

@Lobsang

@ReticulatingSplines

You just posted about a “friend” you had that turned out to be you, like last week!

He might be his own friend. Is that a lie?

One example of a lie that’s easy to tell is - “We have a team working on this”

The truth being “I’m working on this” or “Me and one other guy is working on this”

Yeah, those are lies, except I don’t see a problem with a team of 2. Did you look up the definition of “lie?”

“2. Something intended or serving to convey a false impression; imposture”

Lie Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

[wheresmymind]

It’d depend on the job and the boss, but I’d likely laugh and say “Are you kidding me? I’m lying to you right now!” and walk away. That’ll give her something to think about…

Unless she was one of “those people” who have no sense of humor…

[Snickers]

@ReticulatingSplines

@even_sven

I’m one of those people who can’t tell a lie, so I couldn’t lie about this! Really, though, honesty is the best policy. If your boss asks you a question like this, I think it’s better just to tell the truth rather than trying to game the question.

You just posted about a “friend” you had that turned out to be you, like last week!

To be honest, I don’t think even **sven **thought she was fooling anyone.

[ReticulatingSplines]

@Snickers

To be honest, I don’t think even **sven **thought she was fooling anyone.

Maybe so. But I still contend that “I can’t tell a lie, even if I want to!” ranks right up there with “Those are not my drugs, I’m holding them for a friend,” and “I’m just going to stick the tip in.”

Yeah, right.

[FallenAngel]

I would answer with a bright smile combined with, “I simply adore my job!” and let the boss figure it out.

[Cat_Whisperer]

@tr0psn4j

“You’re on of those people who can’t tell a lie even if they want to, aren’t you?”

What do you mean, THOSE people?

What do YOU mean, those people?

My answer to the boss’ question - “That’s a really stupid question.” (Not really.)