Is it normal to say the truth but exaggerating a little (adding extra bits)

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Is it normal to tell someone the truth but to exaggarate it a little so techinically your not lieing because it did happen but you're adding a little bit to it to make it sound more "interesting" and thinking what could've happened. IIN? and is it classed as lieing?

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  • nismo45
    11 years ago

    I think everybody does this to an extent.

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  • anti-hero
    11 years ago

    It is the art of story telling. The total truth is too damn boring.

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  • Captain_Kegstand
    11 years ago

    I always go back and admit when I catch myself doing something like that. It's better than looking like a jackass later when you get caught in one of your little "additions"!

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  • silverdawn.
    11 years ago

    I know what you mean, I sometimes find myself doing this and not understanding why I had to add extra information. I don't even realize I do it until afterwards, and then I ask my self why I exaggerated such a simple story.

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  • Justsomejerk
    11 years ago

    I've done it too. I always feel bad afterwards. Im pretty sure it's as bad as lying.

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    • lukeuser
      11 years ago

      I'm sure people do it without thinking. Everyone does it. Whenever I listen to people I expect it.

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