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Lying because it’s easier to talk. I’m 22, I have a big stutter and sometimes I make shit up and lie about things, not because I like it but because some words are easier to say, or certain words will get me out of situations faster. Well. This isn’t always the case. I went to the post office this week and the lady attending started engaging in small talk with me. She asked me if I was in university and what degree and so on. I couldn’t get the words of my actual degree out so I went and said something easy like “Law”. Huge mistake. She held on to me explaining a very serious and complicated legal situation one of her friends has, to see if I can advise or help in any way. This went on for a really long time, since no other customers were at the office. I was also sort of busy so I was in a hurry to get out. I pretended I knew what she was talking about for a bit, legal terminology and whatnot. At the end she asked for my email and I had to finally say it wasn’t really my field of expertise and I had to go. I ended up looking like a right idiot. Not that I have any obligations towards her but none of this would’ve happened if I told the truth even if it takes a few blocks and repetitions. This is not an isolated case, it has happened before and will keep happening until I stop with this stupid strategy. Don’t lie, accept yourself.