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Introduction
Few words that are influential in itself, so rich that it can imply many things, in or out of context, it isn’t what it is.
The very flood that erodes trust and destroy relationships, capable of bringing an entire dispensation to finite existence, in simple terms to an end.
The presentation of lies is more heard than elevation speeches on how helpless people have been in our communities, which is why we are still in chaos.
TYPES OF LIES
White Lies: Society believes this to be harmless, social lubricants, some sort of exaggeration to pimp the presentation.
Black Lies: known to be harmful, malicious and hurtful.
Gray Lies: I wonder why I am listing this, but it should be in the category because of people who have good intentions but tells a hurtful lie.
Omission: Withholding truth is telling a lie, and not telling in detail what should be known is a lie.
Commission: Society pays a lot of people to actually actively deceive us, examples of committed liars; Lawyers, Salesmen, content creators, hold on I’m just teasing you.
Everybody is capable of telling lies, they are not in any way attributed to a particular group of people.
To get a better grasp at this we have to know why people lie.
WHY PEOPLE LIE
Psychological Motivations
Fear
Insecurity
Power dynamics
Self-protection
Societal Pressures:
Cultural Norms
Peer Influence
Expectations
How to Identify Lies
This knowledge will eventually make you a lie detector, this way you will not be cheated in those business deals, and as well in your relationships.
Verbal Cues
Body language
Tone and pitch
Inconsistencies
Behavioural signs:
Avoidance
Defensiveness
Micro-expressions
Consequences of Lies
- Emotional impact:
Lies can have a profound impact on relationships, often leading to several negative consequences:
Erosion of Trust: Trust is the foundation of any strong relationship. When lies are discovered, it can be challenging to rebuild that trust. The feeling of uncertainty, insecurity and fear many a times occur between people because of lies.
Lack of Respect: Honesty is a sign of respect, which is why people appreciate it when you tell them the truth. When someone lies, it shows a lack of respect for the other person’s feelings and the relationship itself. One can also feel resentment for you once they discover you are lying to them.
Emotional Pain: Heart breaks and depression is usually the case observed amongst people lied to. Discovering a lie can cause emotional pain and hurt. Feelings of betrayal, sadness, anger very difficult to come out of as a result of being lied to.
Instability: Lies can make a relationship unstable. People find it difficult to make commitment simply because they are afraid of being lied to again.
Communication Breakdown: Lies create a very deep cut in the transmission of words, emotion and feelings to the other person, partners become less open and honest with each other bringing about misunderstanding. Effective communication is key to a healthy relationship.
Cycle of Deception: One lie often leads to another.
Addressing dishonesty and working towards rebuilding trust through open communication and mutual respect is crucial for the health and longevity of any relationship.
Social impact: Let us examine how lies influence social norms.
Normalization of Dishonesty: When people see lies as acceptable the normal, it can shift societal values and making deception more prevalent. Frequent lying can lead to the normalization of dishonesty within a culture.
Cultural Slopes: Lies can create “cultural slopes,” where the acceptance of small lies gradually leads to the acceptance of larger, more harmful deceptions. The sense of morality will be perverted and there may be no moral standards and social norms over time.
Impact on Communication: Lies can distort communication, leading to misunderstandings and conflicts. Honesty should be highly valued in all cultures, lying can be damaging to social interactions and relationships.
Influence of Language: The impact of lies can vary depending on the cultural context and language. Research has shown that people might lie differently in their native language compared to a foreign language, this most likely will affect how social norms are perceived and followed.
Cultural Identity: A person’s cultural identity can influence their motivation to lie and how lies are perceived. In the same way a person’s lie can influence their cultural identity.
Understanding these impacts can help in addressing the negative consequences of lying and promoting a culture of honesty and integrity.
- Economic Impact:
Lies can have several detrimental effects on the economy:
Market Distortion: False information about a company’s financial status can inflate stock prices, artificially creating market bubbles and finally crashes. Lies can distort market information, leading to poor decision-making by investors, consumers, and businesses.
Loss of Trust: Trust is crucial for economic transactions. When lies are prevalent, trust diminishes, making people hesitant to engage in economic activities. When people disengage from economic activities, the economic growth can be stunted.
Increased Regulation and Costs: To combat dishonesty, governments and organizations often implement stricter regulations and oversight. As a result, cost of operations for businesses can stifle innovation and efficiency.
Fraud and Corruption: Lies contribute to fraud and corruption, which can drain resources from the economy. Corruption can deter investment, reduce public trust in institutions and lead to inefficient allocation of resources.
Economic Inequality: Lies can exacerbate economic inequality
Impact on Consumer Confidence: Lies can erode consumer confidence, people will spend less, therefore there will be less money in circulation.
How to overcome telling lies
Personal Strategies
Self-reflection
Communication
Boundary-setting
Societal solutions
Education
Accountability
Transparency
Conclusion
The truth is actually a virtue, most people don’t have this quality, which is actually being honest. If one must at all times avoid lies, then they have to naturally be honest.
How then can one change the world of artificial living? By presenting to them the person of Truth.
Only one person claimed to be Truth: “I am the way, the truth and Life”.
Call to action: ‘Honesty is the foundation of trust, and trust is the foundation of a healthy society’
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