Thaindian News

London, Apr 2 (ANI): One in four Britons uses “sorry I had no signal” when returning a missed mobile phone call, a survey has found.

According to the study, the average Brit tells on average four lies every day.

Almost 34 percent have lied about their weight, a quarter fibbed about the amount of debt they are in and 30 per cent have bent the truth about the amount of exercise they do, the study found.

One in five males admitted to lying to their girlfriend to go to the pub or watch sport, stated the study which also found that 46 per cent of girls have been caught lying, compared to 58 of men, reports The Telegraph.

The second most common fib is ‘I haven’t got any cash on me’ when asked for money by beggars.

‘Nothing’s wrong - I’m fine’ came third followed by ‘You look lovely’ and ‘Nice to see you’.

A spokesman for OnePoll, which carried out the research of 4,300 adults, said: “As a nation we are obsessed with trying to be nice and not upsetting people.

“Often little white lies can paper over what we actually want to say.

“Most of these were considered either completely harmless or tactically necessary depending on the situation in which they are delivered.”

He added: “It was sad to see a string of compliments in the top 50, but once again in many cases perhaps it is better to flatter with a fib than destroy someone with the truth.”

Top 50 most common lies

1. I had no signal2. I haven’t got any cash on me3. Nothing’s wrong - I’m fine4. You look lovely5. Nice to see you6. I’ll give you a ring7. We’re just good friends8. We’ll have to meet up soon9. I’m on my way10. No, your bum doesn’t look big in that11. Sorry, I missed your call12. I’ll give up tomorrow13. I’m not angry with you14. The traffic was bad15. I’ve had this for ages16. It wasn’t that expensive17. This will be my last pint18. I didn’t get your text19. Of course I love you20. Our server was down21. I wasn’t driving that fast22. My alarm didn’t go off23. The cheque is in the post24. You’re looking well25. I’d love to see you again26. My battery died27. It’s not you, it’s me28. The train was delayed29. I only have a little flutter30. I’m going to the gym tonight31. I don’t eat too much - I have a slow metabolism32. My watch stopped33. No, I’m afraid I haven’t got a spare five minutes34. I’ve got a call on the other line35. I’ll phone you back in a minute36. I’ve got a terrible cold37. This tastes delicious38. I didn’t have that much to drink39. I’ve been in meetings all day40. I stayed in and had a quiet one41. It was THIS BIG42. I’m working late tonight43. I bought the last one44. I’m not ready for a relationship45. It’s just what I’ve always wanted46. I’m going to have one more for the road47. I wrote your number down incorrectly48. You look like you’ve lost weight49. My car wouldn’t start50. I didn’t realise you fancied him/ her too. (ANI)