Most people think that benevolent lies are told for the benefit of the recipient. Yet, what did one study show?
A)One out of every three lies is for selfish reasons.
B)Two out of every three lies are for selfish reasons.
C)Half of all lies is for selfish reasons.
D)Ninety percent of all lies are for selfish reasons.

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One study showed that two out of every three lies are told for selfish reasons, such as to protect oneself or gain personal benefit. This contradicts the common belief that benevolent lies are primarily told for the benefit of the recipient.

Most People Think That Benevolent Lies Are Told for the Benefit