when someone lies

Philippines
November 9, 2006 3:54am CST
what do you do when you know someone is lying but you dont wanna hurt their feelings by tellin them you know they'r lying?
1 person likes this
8 responses
@dsfdave (20)
• United States
9 Nov 06
If it is a situation where you KNOW that they are lying, with proof, I would personally recommend confronting them with the situation. Sometimes if someone knows that they've "gotten away" with lying they will just continue to do so. If a friend confronts them about it, there may be immediate negative response, but in the end they will realize it was done with concern and will grow to appreciate the true friendship involved.
1 person likes this
• Philippines
10 Nov 06
good point. i think i will do that the next time he lies. ahaha.
• United States
9 Nov 06
I have a friend who exaggerates in everything she says. It can be exasperating sometimes, but since it's never about anything important, I usually just let it go. No point in making a issue out of it if I don't need to. However, if someone flat out lies to me about something more significant, I'll call them on it, for sure. I have no problem whatsoever doing that.
1 person likes this
• United States
10 Nov 06
i dont tell them i know that they are lying, but i do go tell others lol.
• Philippines
10 Nov 06
ehehe. now that's a good one too!!!
@j12345 (163)
• New Zealand
9 Nov 06
i tell someone else.... sometimes i think about their motive to lie.... i kno a few compulsive liers ... i listen to their interesting stories then walk away rolling my eyes.... you have to feel sorry for them ....
1 person likes this
@ChewySpree (1832)
• United States
9 Nov 06
Sometimes it's okay to let it slide and not do or say anything, but if the person lies about many things, it's probably better for them if you tell them that you know. You're probably not the only one who knows he or she lies.
9 Nov 06
nothing so long as it doesnt involve me i dont care
@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
9 Nov 06
I don't like to make them feel awful, I just tend then not to believe everything they say as from that time....
• India
9 Nov 06
u just have to accept and say yes yes yes