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By *ee Viante OP Woman
over a year ago
Somewhere in North Norfolk |
No, this isn't about liars on here.
Does anyone ever get concerned about how easily certain lies slip out?
For example, recently I was accosted whilst out by someone selling broadband. Absolutely smoothly, with no hesitation, I said, "I'm sorry, I'm still under contract with my current broadband provider, so I can't switch".
That was a fib.
I also always tell anyone selling windows or anything house-related that I'm a tenant, without blinking, whether I am or not. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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People fib throughout the day. The people who claim they never lie or fib are lying.
It's a skill we learn from an early age that works to our advantage so we utilise it.
Fibbing without realising you've done it is where it gets messy! |
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"No, this isn't about liars on here.
Does anyone ever get concerned about how easily certain lies slip out?
For example, recently I was accosted whilst out by someone selling broadband. Absolutely smoothly, with no hesitation, I said, "I'm sorry, I'm still under contract with my current broadband provider, so I can't switch".
That was a fib.
I also always tell anyone selling windows or anything house-related that I'm a tenant, without blinking, whether I am or not."
They're not fibs, they're tactics that are more and more needed as we get steadily more and more bombarded with chancers....a bit like here really  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Yeah, I just say the missus sorts all that out and I haven't even got one anymore  "
Yeah you want her back? She keeps signing up to all these cold call stuff?  |
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I had some poor woman call the other day from 'MicroSoft Windows Security Dept', telling me I had an urgent problem with my PC's security.
That's funny, I said, you're the second person to call about that today. I spoke to a lovely man who was really helpful. I gave him all my credit card details and he fixed it.
She hung up.
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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago
Shrewsbury |
I don't tell fibs generally I didn't even tell the kids about father Christmas. Easter bunny and the tooth fairy. Other people told them but I didn't go along with it. They've know it's me from an early age. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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" People fib throughout the day. The people who claim they never lie or fib are lying.
It's a skill we learn from an early age that works to our advantage so we utilise it.
Fibbing without realising you've done it is where it gets messy!"
I actually never lie or fib.... I have been told many times I'm to honest for my own good.
I did tell my kids santa and the easter bunny etc where real  |
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"Yeah, I just say the missus sorts all that out and I haven't even got one anymore
Yeah you want her back? She keeps signing up to all these cold call stuff? "
Nah, when I was with her, she used to say I sorted it all out |
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By *ee Viante OP Woman
over a year ago
Somewhere in North Norfolk |
"I had some poor woman call the other day from 'MicroSoft Windows Security Dept', telling me I had an urgent problem with my PC's security.
That's funny, I said, you're the second person to call about that today. I spoke to a lovely man who was really helpful. I gave him all my credit card details and he fixed it.
She hung up.
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The temptation for me to mess with them is huge.
It's a bit of a dilemma for me though.
If I keep them on the 'phone, they have less time to scam others. But, it's not their scam, they are just trying to earn a living.
I'm a bit torn on the matter. |
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"I had some poor woman call the other day from 'MicroSoft Windows Security Dept', telling me I had an urgent problem with my PC's security.
That's funny, I said, you're the second person to call about that today. I spoke to a lovely man who was really helpful. I gave him all my credit card details and he fixed it.
She hung up.
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I've been waiting for this call for such a long time!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I know a few people who say some crazy shit, Sometimes I think they dream most of it or it's something they have been told and try and pass it of as something they have done  |
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By *lighty1Woman
over a year ago
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When my ex and I were on holiday and got accosted by timeshare touts, we would say "oh, we're not a couple, we're on a Club 18-30 holiday", and the touts would scuttle away to their next target.
Sadly, not one I can get away with any more |
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"I really need to be more forceful in my fibs I'm pretty rubbish at it
I'm a salesperson's nightmare, particularly the hard sell type."
Is telling them to f*ck off any good?! No it's not is it and not really me or very intelligent. I need tips... |
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By *ee Viante OP Woman
over a year ago
Somewhere in North Norfolk |
"I really need to be more forceful in my fibs I'm pretty rubbish at it
I'm a salesperson's nightmare, particularly the hard sell type.
Is telling them to f*ck off any good?! No it's not is it and not really me or very intelligent. I need tips..."
You say "I'm not interested, thank you", firmly, and walk away.
If they are at the door and they carry on talking after you've said you aren't interested, and you're too polite to shut the door on them, you say, "I don't want to be rude but I'm going to shut the door now" and shut the door.
Make eye contact as you speak to them and be firm. |
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