But here’s the problem with lying: Research shows that the more you lie, the easier it gets, and the more likely you are to do it again. And most people avoided lying when they could, turning to deception only when the truth was troublesome. We are more likely to lie, research shows, when we are able to rationalize it, when we are stressed and fatigued, or when we see others being dishonest. And we are less likely to lie when we have moral reminders or when we think others are watching. America is a nation of narcissists, according to two new studiesWhen we fight fire with fire: Rudeness can be as contagious as the common cold, research shows

Source: Washington Post August 24, 2018 13:48 UTC