People lie for different reasons. One common reason is to avoid hurting someone's feelings. For example , a friend might ask, "Do you like my new haircut?" If you think it's ugly, you might still answer, "Yes." Another common reason for lying is to avoid a fight. Say a friend angers you and then asks, "Are you upset with me?" You might answer, "No," to avoid an argument. People also lie so that they'll fit in, as when you listen to a boring person and politely say, "That's interesting." In addition, people lie to avoid spending more time with someone. For instance, you might lie, "I have to go now."
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