Let's Be Honest

We all lie. Sounds weird, right? I'm being honest about lying. Whether we lie to other people or lie to ourselves, we lie. We're human; it's just what we do. You might be thinking to yourself, "What are you talking about? I never lie to other people." 

Any of these sound familiar to you?

1. I'm sorry about the inconvenience I caused you. (Actually, I'm sorry that you feel the need to yell at me for something that isn't my fault.)
2. Thank you so much! I love it! (I'm going to exchange this gift the first chance I get.)
3. Oh, it was no big deal. (Yes, it was a very big deal. I'm awesome.)
4. Don't worry about it, I've got it. (Mooch...)

If none of these sound familiar to you, then good! We cover up our lies by saying we're only being polite. We might even use the phrase "little white lie" to make ourselves feel better. I almost feel bad admitting it, but I lie. 

I've been trying to admit to myself that I don't care about what people think of me. Truth is? I care. A lot. I have an odd fashion sense, but I like to stand out. Even if I get told that I look like Flashdance, Loverboy, or Flock of Seagulls. (Don't know these references? Look them up. You'll get a good laugh.)

I've also judged women for using their "feminine wiles" to get things that they want. Like when you see a woman bend over to get a guy's attention and have them do a favor. I always said I would never do that, I'm not that bad. I would never use my femininity to get something.

In thinking about it, I have a good sense about men and how to get what I need from them. Such as flirting with customers to keep my sales numbers up. Or flirting with the Tim Horton's guys to get free flavor shots and things of the sort. But I'm not bad. I don't show my cleavage to get things. Sure, I show a little leg to get popcorn at the movies. But I'm not so bad.

We just need to be honest with ourselves. We all lie. We all do whatever we need to in order to get what we want. It sounds really bitchy. But let's be honest, I'm just being honest with myself.