Sometimes, when people ask how you’re doing, and you're not feeling great, you say 'I’m fine' just to keep things simple. It’s like pretending you don’t see a big mess on the floor so you don’t have to clean it right then. You might lie because you don’t want to bother others or make them worry.
Examples
- You spilled your juice but said 'I’m fine' to avoid embarrassment.
- Your friend is crying and you say 'I’m fine' so they won’t feel worse.
- Your teacher asks how you’re doing and you lie because you don't want to admit you're tired.
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See also
- Why Do People Say 'I'm Fine' When They're Clearly Not?
- Why Do People Say 'I Love You' Even When They Don't Mean It?
- Why Do Some People Say ‘Yes’ When They Mean ‘No’?
- Why Do Humans Have Such Awkward Social Interactions?
- What are cognitive distortions?