Emily Flores
Honesty isn’t exactly humanity’s strongest suit. Everyone has those tiny deceptions they quietly excuse, telling themselves they don’t really count. Still, when you start comparing what people admit to versus what they actually do, the overlap is eye-opening. Let’s expose the little lies we all share, even if we won’t say them out loud. Don’t stop reading and see just how relatable the truth really is.
Pretending To Understand A Reference
You know that polite nod you give when someone drops a quote or reference you definitely don’t get? Yeah, that one. We’ve all done it. Smiling like we’re in on the joke, then secretly Googling it later. Congratulations, you’ve just earned your honorary degree in Faking Cultural Awareness 101.
Using Your Phone Camera As A Mirror
Phones may have replaced mirrors as the quickest way to check yourself. That casual “notification glance” sometimes hides a quiet moment of self-inspection. It’s a modern ritual of appearance-checking that literally everyone practices, even while pretending it’s something more productive.
Re-Reading Your Own Messages
Texting has turned everyone into a nervous proofreader. You hit send, then immediately reread to make sure your tone didn’t sound weird or your punctuation too harsh. This is just what happens when we’re trying to sound perfectly clear through tiny bubbles with no emotion attached.
Saying “I’ll Be There In 5 Minutes”
Ah, the classic “five minutes away” text, also known as the most relatable lie on Earth. You’re still searching for your shoes, yet somehow traffic and teleportation are all working in your favor. Such an optimism with a side of denial.
Ignoring Messages On Purpose
“Oops, totally missed your text!” Sure, you did. In a world where our phones practically vibrate into our souls, ignoring messages is a fine art. It’s not that you didn’t see it; it’s just that you emotionally couldn’t right then. That’s called boundaries, right?
Lying About Watching A Movie
You smile and pray they don’t ask about the ending. We’ve all done that, too: pretending to have watched that “must-see” show to avoid looking out of the loop. Then comes the panic when someone says, “Wait, what did you think of that twist?” Yeah… awkward silence says it all.
Googling People You “Don’t Google”
Most people deny looking up others online, yet nearly everyone does it. Before a meeting or a date, the search bar becomes a tool for background checks. The internet made curiosity effortless, and honestly, resistance is mostly for the uncurious.
Pretending Not To Care About Likes
“I don’t care about likes,” you say right before refreshing your post for the fifth time. It’s not vanity, it’s… data collection. Well, a lot of us pretend we’re above the numbers while quietly judging our self-worth in double-taps. Social media’s a game, and you’re definitely keeping score.
Ignoring Someone Who Calls Your Name
You hear your name, pause, and suddenly become very interested in a random speck on the wall. That classic move is not rude. It’s self-preservation, right? Between fake phone checks and exaggerated confusion, everyone’s perfected the art of the “Oh, sorry, didn’t hear you!” performance.
Saying You Never Talk To Yourself
Many claim they don’t talk to themselves, but the evidence usually disagrees. From muttering about missing keys to creating fake scenarios, self-dialogue is a quiet constant of modern life. That act is less about eccentricity and more about thinking aloud in a world that never stops talking back.
“Just Browsing” While Hunting For Deals
“Just browsing,” you tell the sales associate, as your eyes laser-lock on the clearance rack like a sniper. The truth is, you’ve got a full strategy and maybe a coupon kept away. The “just browsing” line is a pure cover for your inner bargain warrior.
Claiming You Don’t Check Yourself Out In Store Windows
Despite our quick denials about using store windows as impromptu mirrors, those telltale posture adjustments give away the truth every time. It’s a universal sidewalk ritual: casually strolling past a storefront, then somehow managing to straighten up and fix our hair, all while insisting we’re just admiring the merchandise.
Saying You Don’t Judge People
Although claiming to be judgment-free sounds noble, humans are wired to notice differences. A glance at an unusual outfit can spark an instant opinion before logic catches up. Maybe it’s not judgment, just quiet appreciation for how brave some outfit choices really are.
Eavesdropping
Public spaces have a strange pull when drama unfolds within earshot. You’re minding your own business, yet every detail of that stranger’s breakup filters through. One overheard detail leads to another, and suddenly you’ve chosen a favorite. It’s like reality TV without the commercials.
Peeking At Someone’s Screen
Despite claiming not to peek, most people can’t resist a nearby phone screen. Even those who claim to respect privacy sometimes find their gaze drifting toward nearby messages. The impulse is part curiosity, part habit, and entirely human in a hyper-connected world.
Stalking An Ex
You swear you’re over them, yet you somehow know their new job title and their dog’s latest costume. It starts as a harmless peek, then three scrolls later, you’re deep in 2022. Well, it’s rarely about rekindling anything; you can blame the strange comfort of seeing life move on without you.
Using Filters
“No filter!” you type, while your app quietly airbrushes your skin smoother than marble. It’s fine, you’re not alone. Just a little lighting, a little blur, a little lie. Because nothing says authenticity like pretending you woke up looking like a skincare commercial.
Rewatching Shows You “Don’t Rewatch”
People love to claim they’ve moved on from their favorite shows, yet streaming history tells a different story. The familiar dialogue, the predictable beats—it’s emotional background noise for a restless world. Call it what it is: nostalgia disguised as variety.
Pretending Not To Care What People Think
You’re above caring what people think, right? That’s why you’ve practiced your “natural” laugh and reimagined your entrance three times in the mirror. Don’t worry, a lot of people are doing the same. Authenticity takes work, after all. Nothing says “I don’t care” quite like carefully planning how you’ll prove it.
Claiming You Don’t Procrastinate
It starts innocently enough with a quick desk wipe-down, then evolves into alphabetizing paperclips and color-coding sticky notes. Soon, you’re designing an intricate workflow system that would impress NASA engineers, all while adamantly insisting this isn’t procrastination but “essential optimization.” Meanwhile, that urgent project deadline inches closer, untouched.