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Dear parents: never let your kids lie, at any age. It might be cute when they're 3 or 4 or 5, but if you don't gently tell them that "we don't tell lies, we always tell the truth" it will become a habit they will carry into adulthood.
And from there, it just builds on.
As an Aspie, (almost) every neurotypical person seems to be a pathological liar, not able to make a small talk without committing a few lies. Examples: "I am fine, thanks", "You look great!", "It is a wonderful idea!", "You are our best client", "For our company privacy is a priority", etc, etc.
Hey, how are you doing? [SYN]
Great thanks, and you? [SYN-ACK]
Yeah doing good. [ACK]Earlier quoted context omitted.
Santa Claus isn't really a lie though. Our perspective of the concept just changes and matures as we get older.
Santa Claus is an old man with a beard that uses magical reindeer to deliver presents to every child on Christmas Eve. Definitely a lie. Saying he's not is another lie, even if you're lying to yourself.
If the category "Lies" is identical to the category "Not Literally True", then it seems to be fairly useless.
What about the lies we tell ourselves?
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I had one who would tell outrageous lies, growing from simple comments. It was ludicrous. "This window is a long way up" I'd say. "Some animals can make that jump" he'd come out with. "Kangaroos can do it." "No, I don't think they could. It's too far up?" "Sure they can. I saw one do it! You calling me a liar?" It was exhausting, the nonsense he'd spout. The first time I'd encountered such an obvious prevaricator. I…
Are you calling him a liar?