• xmunkEnglish
    131·
    10 months ago

    I think it’s very healthy to not lie… But as a 37 year old I was raised (rather firmly) with the understanding that “I didn’t feel motivated to start” was a fully unacceptable “lazy” excuse.

    For me, spinning some bullshit reason is so second nature that I’ll do it before I realize it might be easier to just be transparent. To further complicate things I’m such a high achiever that I can usually dig myself out of the hole before eating any real pain so… I rarely eat serious shit for my lies.

    If you can be honest I think that’s by far the better tactic.

    • ULS@lemmy.mlEnglish
      41·
      10 months ago

      Well tbf I’m brutally honest and it hasn’t really helped me.

      • xmunkEnglish
        2·
        10 months ago

        Nah, it’s a good habit… It’s easier to slightly temper your expression than be more direct and non-shit managers (I am one) will appreciate your candor because it let’s us plan and respond better.