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Do Men Lie More Than Women?

  • 19-05-2010 4:12pm
    #1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,739 ✭✭✭✭


    I just heard on the radio about a survey that concluded that men lie more than women.

    In my own experience, I would say that this is true - my missus is a lot more honest than me & simply can't lie... well, she can, but rarely does & when she does it's about trivial things like "I've had this dress for ages" (even though I can see the price tag) & "Are you sure there's no biscuits left?". And even then, her face is always a dead giveaway!

    So what do you think - is it true that men lie more than women, or could it be that the men who filled out the survey were just being a lot more honest about how much they lie?!!

    Who lies the most? 60 votes

    Men (I am a man)
    0% 0 votes
    Women (I am a man)
    21% 13 votes
    Men (I am a woman)
    51% 31 votes
    Women (I am a woman)
    16% 10 votes
    I never lie (I am a lier)
    10% 6 votes


Comments

  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,854 ✭✭✭Sinfonia


    "Men lie the most, women tell the biggest lies"


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,102 ✭✭✭mathie


    In before the sexism.

    Oh too late.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,001 ✭✭✭recylingbin


    I had this very same discussion last week after a threesome with Naomi Campbell and Jessica Alba.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,259 ✭✭✭✭o1s1n
    Master of the Universe


    The reason men come out on top with lies is because of the amount of times they get asked questions like -

    'Does my bum look big in this?'

    or

    'do you think she's pretty?'


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,080 ✭✭✭✭Micky Dolenz


    If I tell you the answer will you believe me?


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  • Registered Users Posts: 4,559 ✭✭✭Millicent


    I just heard on the radio about a survey that concluded that men lie more than women.

    In my own experience, I would say that this is true - my missus is a lot more honest than me & simply can't lie... well, she can, but rarely does & when she does it's about trivial things like "I've had this dress for ages" (even though I can see the price tag) & "Are you sure there's no biscuits left?". And even then, her face is always a dead giveaway!

    So what do you think - is it true that men lie more than women, or could it be that the men who filled out the survey were just being a lot more honest about how much they lie?!!

    Bah, these surveys annoy me. There'll be one next month that says women lie more than men. IMO, it comes down to your character and your upbringing, not your gender.*

    *And that's the truth. Has to be- I'm a woman. :)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 23,316 ✭✭✭✭amacachi


    According to The Mirror men lie about 3 times a day, women fib twice a day. Yeah, women are only fibbing.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,274 ✭✭✭_feedback_


    I lied in the poll. Just cos.


  • Registered Users Posts: 4,297 ✭✭✭Jaxxy


    No idea really. I think women might be more likely to lie in order to save a friend's/OH's feelings maybe? At least that's what I lie about. But I'm brutal at it, for some reason my face goes completely red when I say something untrue.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,553 ✭✭✭Banned Account


    We do not lie, ever.










    hehehehehehheeheheheheheheheheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 14,127 ✭✭✭✭Leeg17


    She said she was 17!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,572 ✭✭✭✭brummytom


    If I say yes, then you can't trust that can you


    If I say no, how d'you know I'm not lying?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,461 ✭✭✭--Kaiser--


    Sinfonia wrote: »
    "Men lie the most, women tell the biggest lies"

    To quote Chris Rock......

    Men, we lie all the time.
    You know what a man's lie is like?
    A man's lie is like, ''l was at Tony's house"
    A women's lie is like, ''lt's your baby.''


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,931 ✭✭✭Prof.Badass


    mathie wrote: »
    In before the sexism.
    Women drivers, amirite :pac:?

    *awaits thanks.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,854 ✭✭✭Sinfonia


    --Kaiser-- wrote: »
    To quote Chris Rock......

    Men, we lie all the time.
    You know what a man's lie is like?
    A man's lie is like, ''l was at Tony's house"
    A women's lie is like, ''lt's your baby.''

    "It don't even look like me"
    "Oh, he's got your hat"

    :D


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 34,567 ✭✭✭✭Biggins


    We only tell one lie but whats behind it is another thing: 2dtnh45.jpg


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 22,058 ✭✭✭✭Abi


    It has nothing to do with gender, its more to do with an individuals moral standards.


  • Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 35,497 Mod ✭✭✭✭pickarooney


    I voted women, or did I?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 44,080 ✭✭✭✭Micky Dolenz


    I voted women, or did I?


    ~I voted Women ( I am a woman) :P

    The poll is full of liars.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,836 ✭✭✭TanG411


    My pschology lecturer said that it is not based on gender and that it is 50/50.

    On average we lie twice a day as well, depending on who you meet of course. :D


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,743 ✭✭✭funk-you


    Men mostly lie because:

    1. It's easier than having a full blown conversation.

    2. Make their penis/ego bigger.

    3. We've put something where you don't want us to put it and don't want you to find out.

    -Funk


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,134 ✭✭✭Lux23


    I remember reading about a survey that gender has nothing to do with how much you lie but that women are far better liars than men. Same with cheating apparently.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 21,191 ✭✭✭✭Latchy


    Telling white lies can be just another way of avoiding long winded situations or issues that are hard to explain .


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,556 ✭✭✭Deus Ex Machina


    I just heard on the radio about a survey that concluded that men lie more than women.

    In my own experience, I would say that this is true - my missus is a lot more honest than me & simply can't lie... well, she can, but rarely does & when she does it's about trivial things like "I've had this dress for ages" (even though I can see the price tag) & "Are you sure there's no biscuits left?". And even then, her face is always a dead giveaway!

    So what do you think - is it true that men lie more than women, or could it be that the men who filled out the survey were just being a lot more honest about how much they lie?!!

    Credility


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,971 ✭✭✭we'llallhavetea_old


    i have only ever come into contact with two complete liars. these people wouldn't lye straight in a bed. one is an ex. one is going out with a friend. both male.

    they make stories up like, totally fabricate them from scratch. :confused:

    whats the fcuking point?

    i'm sure there's women like that, i just haven't met one yet.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,300 ✭✭✭Indubitable


    Credility

    Joe Duffy is god around here you know.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 17,689 ✭✭✭✭OutlawPete


    No, they don't.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 17,689 ✭✭✭✭OutlawPete


    i'm sure there's women like that, i just haven't met one yet.

    Michelle Heaton :cool:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,265 ✭✭✭SugarHigh


    Women lie all the time, she told she was 14 but I knew she was 18.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 56,639 ✭✭✭✭walshb


    I wouldn't have a clue, but I would say that a man will lie a lot easier than a woman.
    Males seem to be able to do it so effortlessly. Women would probably regret it
    more than men.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,971 ✭✭✭we'llallhavetea_old


    OutlawPete wrote: »
    Michelle Heaton :cool:

    i've not met her so i can't really say... you seem to have though. :rolleyes:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 20,739 ✭✭✭✭starbelgrade


    i have only ever come into contact with two complete liars. these people wouldn't lye straight in a bed. one is an ex. one is going out with a friend. both male.

    they make stories up like, totally fabricate them from scratch. :confused:

    whats the fcuking point?

    i'm sure there's women like that, i just haven't met one yet.

    Or maybe they're just better liars?!!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,971 ✭✭✭we'llallhavetea_old


    Or maybe they're just better liars?!!

    either way, us wimminz come out on top :D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 20,739 ✭✭✭✭starbelgrade


    either way, us wimminz come out on top :D

    I never have any problem with women being on top. ;)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,971 ✭✭✭we'llallhavetea_old


    I never have any problem with women being on top. ;)

    win win for all :p


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  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,104 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tar.Aldarion


    --Kaiser-- wrote: »
    To quote Chris Rock......

    Men, we lie all the time.
    You know what a man's lie is like?
    A man's lie is like, ''l was at Tony's house"
    A women's lie is like, ''lt's your baby.''



  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,971 ✭✭✭we'llallhavetea_old



    i... don't know... what to say to that... i'm... :eek:


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