What is the meaning of a liar?

Are you wondering what makes someone a liar? Do you have trouble discerning when someone isn’t telling the truth or perhaps even wonder if they’re lying to impress you with their vocabulary? Fear not, dear reader, for this article will provide all the answers and more on one’s ability to fib without sprouting Pinocchio’s nose.

The Definition

To begin with, we must define what we mean by liar. In layman terms, a liar is an individual who does not tell the truth about a particular situation or subject matter. You may have heard that lies come in many shapes and sizes which is why it can sometimes be difficult for people to identify when they are being told an untruth. Therefore, understand that lies are words used purposely to deceive others.

Why do People Lie?

There can be various reasons as to why certain individuals choose deceitful patterns in life:

  • Personal gain;
  • To save themselves from consequences;
  • Desire for attention;
  • Frustration or desperation; and
  • It’s habitual.

Although some individuals find habits hard to change once established, it’s important never going down this path from its onset. Don’t forget how Sherlock Holmes warns us “Once you rule out the impossible then whatever remains however improbable must be true.”

In other words – there has been no good lie in history – most of them just lead up on regrettable lessons fuelled by dishonesty and impracticality.

Types of Liars

Have you ever seen any ‘false’ people types represented throughout your journey around planet Earth? There are multiple kinds of liars plaguing our society today; some would make your head spin through how easily identified they could become:

Pathological liars

A pathological liar compulsively tells false stories followed closely behind by justifications as though somebody begged an explanation…or rather justification – to hear it. Their stories aren’t for personal gains, or trying to fool someone purely because they get a high from the built-up suspense.

White liars

Have you ever met individuals who use white lies to smoothen out social interactions? For instance, a coworker of yours just made lunch today and sadly the food tastes like nothing more than pure cardboard with fish texture. You’d rather make an excuse that completely won’t ruin their joyful moment; however, telling them “I’d love seconds,” in this context can count as such ‘white lie.’

Compulsive Liars

This type of liar has developed fibbing habits which unfortunately turn into pathological reasons behind white lies their doing soon enough – even though this do not benefit them at all: let’s say your friend asks if those shoes are nice on him/her when there seems to be no way within the universe one could wear those..yep! That’s pathologically convincing yourself over and over again right there.

Fraudsters and Con Artists

Fraudsters are individuals whose foundation is based purely on swindling people out of money using deception techniques. Recently here in Africa we encountered these fraudulent schemes online claiming their clients would ‘get rich quick’ after paying certain fees through phone calls…as far as I know none but negative feedback followed shortly afterwards.

Pros of Lying?

Forcing ourselves into believing that lying could have benefits feels too bitter pill administered without any salves – what happens when truth isn’t strong enough?

Truthfully speaking, below are points some consider relative pros:

  1. Saves time.
  2. Ease mental health issues in others
  3. Avoiding other serious dilemmas before they crop up
  4. Used positively against dominant authorities (though karma could come knocking)

Fixed premises upon these few lucky outcomes quickly fall flat especially after seeing how long-term relationships between couples result terribly due to dishonesty, lack of trust and breach of confidence thanks to uncovered bitter toxic lies.

Cons of Lying?

As expected, there are the much-heard cons:

  1. Broken Trust
  2. Damages Past, Current & Future Connections.
  3. Scares Off New Potential for Positive Partnerships and Relationships
  4. Mind has trouble keeping track on lies as consciousness wades through so many explanations
  5. Negative effect ruins soulful integrity

Take note—that’s just a pinch out of what we would actually have in store if you had until the time sunrise kisses your daybreak windowpane to spare!

Identifying Signs that Someone is Lying

So how do you spot a liar? What signs can help identify if someone isn’t telling the truth? If this piques (gains?) your curiosity, believe in yourself – trust that gut feeling when it arises – because according to science…you might be right! Grasp these clues with open arms from minds bent upon lying / covering up events:

  • They start fidgeting around or shuffle frequently hence anxiousness slowly creeps its way into their thoughts; also known as anxiety
  • As they talk their story seems uncertainly fast-paced or slower than normal pace signalling fear or sadness respectively.
  • Eye Contact uneasiness: likelihoods are high detailed lying comes with fluctuating eye contact behaviours compared to those who tell truthful stories- mostly voluntarily working hard to hold onto gaze while seekers waste energy nonchalantly zipping here and there without permission seeking reactions yet still exhaling away guilt…never backtracking eyes even once.
  • Running nose; Difficulty swallowing may happen too maybe due but not limited by nervous dry mouthed reflexes giving people panic anxiety mid-crisis.

Remember though, using a unique combinatorial approach tailored towards each individual person remains key generator towards uncovering true intentions hiding beyond words uttered since everyone is uniquely different.

Conclusion

By definition we can identify what it means to be a liar. They are individuals who spin fanciful or fraudulent accounts… Sometimes for personal gain and other times for more psychological, emotional benefits. While some people may argue that lying has its pros as well as cons, it’s wiser to never include such crutches in your everyday life because these might eventually become an addiction one would hope they had never done hence making reproaching by reputation unfillable should dishonesty ever come knocking.

It’s important we all try remaining truthful with each other even if that means suffering ‘temporary’ wrath from dominant authorities obsessing about complete transparency – when paired with selflessness and a clear conscience these will definitely take you through the long haul of human existence without fatal accidents..and oh did I forget to mention avoid being labelled too?

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