Sentences with phrase «small fib»

Although Tomboy is as tightly constructed as a short story and as seemingly straightforward as a documentary, the parable about a small fib that grows out of control is so rooted in the rich soil of sexual identity that it entangles us.

Moreover, two thirds of daters believe any small fib is unacceptable.

8 in 10 people had a small fib on their profile.

In simulations, small fibs — such as lying to avoid hurting someone's feelings — appeared to help to build communities and form connections among individuals in a social network.

Their data finding might help explain how small fibs can ultimately set pants afire.