What would you do if a co-worker or friend asked you how much money you make? You might feel awkward and freeze; or perhaps you would happily share the information and ask them to disclose as well.According to a Ustats survey commissioned by BonusFinder Canada, a source for online gambling bonuses, more than half of Canadians have lied about their salary, with people living in Ottawa coming in as the biggest culprits.
Why people lie “People who consciously lie, often do so because their current reality is not perceived as being convenient or adequate to achieve their desired outcome for the current situation,” says Dr. Howatt, who has a postdoctorate in behavioural science and has experience working in forensics, where he evaluated deception for many years.
On the flip side, people can be motivated to deflate their salaries, “so no one feels bad about it, or to protect themselves,” he says. He says that because “fives don’t want to become fours,” many people are focused on protecting their egos, which can drive people to do things, like lie, to fit in or seem more attractive to others.
Dr. Howatt says another reason people may lie is fear. At work, many people do not feel psychologically safe, and there can be issues with oppression and marginalization.
Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)
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