I like making lists. This one is about the biggest lies we hear almost every day. Most of us don't believe these lies, but a few really naive folks may believe at least some of them.
"Your call is really important to us". The truth is they just wish you would hang up.
"We take this issue very seriously". The truth is one of the following; they got caught doing something unethical, there was a
product failure or someone made a big booboo (like putting a lizard in your salad) and they wish no one had found out.
"Get a $xx rebate!" The truth is you will forget to mail it in the time frame allowed (some as few as 5 days), they will claim they didn't receive it if you did mail it or they will lie and say you didn't send in all the required documents. (Disclaimer,some companies will do the right thing, not all of them are crooks.)
"I promise" The biggest lie of all. Politians promise anything to get elected. Once they are elected, all of the promises turn out to be fairy dust. (Fairy dust doesn't exist.)
"We care". Any statement by politians, companies or large corporations starting with these words is a blatant lie. What they do care about is your vote, either by going to the polls or making a purchase.
"Ask your doctor" The drug manufacturers know you probably don't need this outrageously expensive drug. They have bribed your doctor with food, merchandize and other goodies so when you "ask your doctor" he will prescribe this drug that may not
have been thoroughly tested and probably has some very unpleasant side effects up to and including death.
I know there are more of these big lies, if you know of some more, let me know!
Martha
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