1. It’s a good thing you came in today. We only have two in a stock. 2. This is a very safe building. No way will you ever be burglarized. 3. I promise to pay you back out of my next paycheck. 4. Five more pounds is nothing to a person with your height. 5. But officer, I only had two beers. 6. You made it yourself? I never would have guessed. 7. Its delicious, but I can’t eat another bite. 8. Your hair looks just fine. 9. It’s nothing to worry about- just a cold sore. 10. Now, can I go out to play? I’ve finished my homework. 11. The river never gets high enough to flood this property. 12. I already sent it. The delivery is on the truck. 13. Go ahead and tell me. I promise I won’t get mad. 14. The ever- present line on a post card: Having a great time. Wish you were here. 15. This car is like brand new. It was owned by two retired school teachers who never went anywhere. 16. The doctor will call you right back. 17. So glad you dropped by. I wasn’t doing a thing. 18. You don’t look a day over 40. 19. It’s a very small spot. Nobody will notice. 20. The baby is just beautiful! 21. The new ownership won’t affect you. The company will remain the same. 22. The puppy won’t be any trouble, Mom. I promise I’ll take care of it myself. 23. I’m a social drinker and I can quit any time I want to. 24. Put the map away. I know exactly how to get there. 25. You don’t need it in writing. You have my personal guarantee. 26. Sorry, the work isn’t ready. The computer broke down. 27. I’ll do it in a minute. 28. The reason I’m so late is I ran out of gas. 29. Our children never caused us a minute’s trouble. 30. The three biggest lies: I did it. I didn’t do it. I can’t remember.
What Does It Mean? 1.The new ownership won’t affect you. 2.social drinker. 3.You don’t need it in writing. 4.ever- present line
1.Why do people lie? 2.List some white lies you tell sometimes. 3.What was the biggest lie in your life? 4.Who lies the most often? 5.Who never tells a lie? 6.A lie begets another lie. Why? 7.How often do you lie to others? 8.How often do you lie to yourself? 9.What would happen if people started telling the truth every time? 10.How can you tell others are lying to you?
