Why might people lie or embellish the truth when telling a story? Check any of the boxes that you agree with.

People may change or embellish a story for several reasons: to protect a listener’s feelings, make the story more exciting, or shape how their own actions seem. They might exaggerate their role to appear more important, or downplay it to avoid blame. They may also embellish details to help the listener feel involved in the experience.

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