13 Facts About Dishonesty For All The Liars And Dirty Cheats Of The World

We all lie, deceive, and cheat in one way or the other. Yes, even you, noble reader. Well, maybe not you, Terry. You're so pure like the driven snow you've been standing a crosswalk for two days just in case and old lady comes along. And after you help her across the street you'll return, with her permission of course, to her house to mow her lawn and wash her car, after cleaning her gutters and getting those nasty racoons out of the attic. Then you'll clean her garage, paint the kitchen, and build her a shed. You're great, Terry - but we can't all be like you. There's just no way, Terry - good luck in the crosswalk. So researchers have studied why, when, and how to prevent deception and cheating. Here are 15 findings from research studies about honesty, deception, and everything in-between. Maybe they can help you spot the worst liars in your life.