Since it can be generally accepted that no person has lived without telling a lie, we don't have to look far to find one. We have to consider the logic that causes us to believe our own lies are either necessary, or acceptable to anyone. The human race has had many notable actors, but we all have the capacity, particularly if we are aware of our own non verbal communication, to appear trustworthy. Some things are subject to falsehood that relate to verifiable facts, but they can often be confirmed or refuted. It always helps to double check or get a second opinion. There is the 'sucker born every minute', situation, where someone is advised falsely that a Stock or a racehorse will make easy ...

Since it can be generally accepted that no person has lived without telling a lie, we don't have to look far to find one. We have to consider the logic that causes us to believe our own lies are either necessary, or acceptable to anyone. The human race has had many notable actors, but we all have the capacity, particularly if we are aware of our own non verbal communication, to appear trustworthy. Some things are subject to falsehood that relate to verifiable facts, but they can often be confirmed or refuted. It always helps to double check or get a second opinion. There is the 'sucker born every minute', situation, where someone is advised falsely that a Stock or a racehorse will make easy money. Greed can blind people to lies. While they think 'If this is true I could be rich'. they can lose what they have. A lie can also be a defense mechanism where the liar feels that the truth will lead to the exposure of an emotion, or an opinion, or an action, that while not patently uncharacteristic of a natural trait, is seen by the person lying as a fault.Tolerating the lie of someone who feels alienated, can give insight into their state of mind. Sometimes a lie, needs to be taken in context, as the most damage it can cause is to our pride or self esteem. We should be above the fear that we might be misled, and consider, What harm is it to me if I am fooled? Lies can be to the advantage to the liar with no loss to us, and only cause us to lose only what we put at stake. We used to say 'Don't judge a book by it's cover', now with immediate access, and the way some people are condemned on the strength of a news report, people think they can judge a book before it is printed. Like respect and trust, credibility is a factor that can take years, sometimes a lifetime to build. I try and remember that you can find both honesty, and lies in people,it depends on where you look. Our judgment can be improved as our ability to identify lies in both ourselves and others clarifies.