People usually tell one to two lies a day, according to a 1996 university study. But what about lying during a pandemic that has brought widespread economic damage and produced a national health crisis? In August, a woman in Washington state was shamed for lying to her manicurist about testing positive for the virus. Women were more likely to disclose health symptoms than men were, researchers said, and older adults were more honest about their COVID-19 status and behaviors. “It’s important, during the course of this pandemic, to be honest, stay at home and to wear a mask, to do social distancing,” he said.

Source: bd News24 September 12, 2020 11:03 UTC