When Have You Faked It?
November 16th 2007 01:53
We’ve all faked it from time to time.
. . . and no – not just that!
From a young age – we all want to be accepted – and part of that acceptance is sometimes simply playing along with everything from idle banter to life experiences.
How many times have you found yourself talking to someone about, say a movie, and you’ve flippantly gone down the whole – “yeah I’ve seen that” facade?
Or maybe you've been at a barbecue or party when (not wanting to be seen not knowing someone in a particular clique) you’ve blurted the old chestnut – “hmmm – yeah yeah – I know him/her”.
Maybe you’ve embellished a little on a holiday adventure or past sporting achievements.
Maybe you’ve even crept a little over the line on your CV?
We’ve all been there – and let those who haven’t cast the first stone.
Would love to hear your story.
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Comment by KylieW
Celebrity Obsession
My bookcase is far too small to hold the many many many boxes of books that I own. So I must admit that I put my 'literary' books out in the bookcase, and hide all my trashy/comedy/romance books in my boxes! As if it's going to make people take me more seriously if they see my copy of Anna Karenina in my bookcase??!!!
Of course, I don't know why I do that. Everyone I know knows that I love trash.
Oh well.
Kylie
Comment by Michaelie
Flick Wit
Yep, everyone does it sometime, for some reason. I used to have this thing about going out in the city and pretending to be someone else to see how people would react to me. I speak French and sign Signed English (or I used to) so I would go somewhere and pretend to be deaf or French. Lol. Sounds so crazed now. But I did get different reactions from people. Have also pretended I had a same-sex partner to see what life's like from that perspective. One of the things I studied at University was sex/race discrimination so maybe that stemmed from my pretences?
Also pretended to be Irish once, but that was for a dare. And I had been drinking far too much Guinness. And have chucked sickies in order to go to the beach.
Michaelie
BTW, yes, have 'faked it' too. I'm a much better actress than Meg Ryan. Lol.
Comment by What's Your Story?
What's Your Story?
Big Day Plunge
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
I detest getting rid of any books - and I mean any. Sad thing is my wife is exactly the same - so trashy novels, trivia, sports almanacs, reference journals - you name it - we've got it.
We tend not to so much hide our secret literary passions - as just try and find new and creative places to store them - but I take your point.
Stay well
MNG
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
I mentioned once before that the thought of leaving my daughters alone with you on a shopping expedition sent shivers up and down my spine . . .
just leaving them alone with you now is starting to scare me a little
Your headspace is somewhere I'd like to visit sometime.
LYW
MNG
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Not a truer word spoken.
If you can't be honest with yourself sometimes - what hope?
Cheers
MNG
Comment by Mark Isaacson
FIBA Live
Actually, there's one thing I do a little too often.
'Oh yeah, that's good' I'd say. 'You've seen it' someone asks. 'No, I read the review' I reply ... well, at least I can read *shrugs*
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
I am a therapist I have many clients that have gotten in a "pickle" stretching the truth. One must be careful as we only have our reputation and good word. (Wow I sound like my parents and my grandparents!)
Like Kylie, I have many books on my bookshelf that I have not read. I am just too lazy to resale or give them away. Folks ask me all the time if I read them all and I always answer "Nope they are just a part of my office decor!"
As to faking the other..... A lady never kisses and tell ;0)
Mis
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist