We all know that people tend to stretch the truth when talking about themselves online. Whether it’s exaggerating their accomplishments, posting doctored photos, or simply being vague about specific details, everybody lies on the internet from time to time. Of course, if you’ve been online, you know that people lie. A lot. But it’s not just the little white lies we tell to make ourselves look better- people lie about their age, weight, and even their relationship status.
And it’s not just adults who fib online- a recent study by Stanford University found that nearly 70% of middle schoolers lied on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. So why do we do it? People lie on the internet for the most part because they think it’s harmless. For example, they might not want friends or family to know they’re unemployed, or they might not want to admit they’re having problems in their relationship. But lying can also have more severe consequences.
Basic biographical information
Everyone lies about something on the internet. Maybe it’s a small lie, like saying you’re ten years younger than you are. Or perhaps it’s a bigger lie, like pretending to be someone you’re not. But no matter what your lie is, there are a few things that almost everyone lies about online. This is one of the most common lies on the internet. People often lie about their age to make themselves seem younger or older than they are. Location: A lot of people also lie about where they live online. They might say they live in a big city when they live in a small town, or they might say they live in another country when they live in the United States. Job: Some people also lie about their job online.
Interests
We all do it. We lie about our age, weight, and marital status on the internet. We’re embarrassed by our interests, so we don’t list them. We think that nobody will like us if they know the truth. But why should we be ashamed of what we want? Sure, some interests are a little geekier than others, but there’s no reason to be embarrassed. So here are five interests that you can feel free to list on your internet profiles without shame: Gaming – Whether you’re into Xbox, Playstation, or PC gaming, there’s no need to be ashamed. Gaming is a popular hobby, and there’s nothing wrong with enjoying it. Anime – If you’re into anime, you’re in good company.
Age and birthday
We all lie on the internet. It’s a universal truth. But some lies are worse than others, and some facts are more universally shared than others. Here are 5 of the most common things we lie about on the internet and why we do it. Age is one of the most commonly lied about factors on the internet. In a study by Microsoft, it was found that almost half of all users lie about their age online. The most popular reason for this was to appear younger (41%). Other reasons included appearing more professional (20%) or more experienced (15%).
There are a few reasons people might choose to lie about their age online. Maybe they think it will make them more popular or help them connect with other people better. On the other hand, perhaps they’re embarrassed about how old they are and don’t want anyone to know.
Their photos
When it comes to our online presence, most of us are liars. We fib about our age, weight, and marital status. We Photoshop our selfies to make ourselves look better. We post only the best parts of our lives on social media. But why do we do this? Why are we so embarrassed about who we are? According to researcher Dr. Jesse Fox, we want to fit in.
“People want to present themselves socially acceptable way,” she said. “They don’t want to be judged.” And it’s not just adults who engage in this behaviour. Kids are just as guilty of hiding their true identities online. A recent study found that more than half of teenagers use social media to pretend they have a better time than they are. So why do we bother lying online?
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