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Pretending that you have healthy lifestyle -

Posting pictures of "healthy" food surely shows how healthy you are. Or not. Sometimes foods that are labeled as such are not that good for you.

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Lying about how eco-friendly you actually are -

How environmentally conscious are you, really? Sure, you recycle, but so do most people nowadays. What else are you actually doing for our planet? It looks good, so we jump on the bandwagon. We've all been guilty of this.

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Pretending to be wealthier than you are -

That detail of your wristwatch, the expensive purse, or simply posing near luxurious objects is usually enough for you to be perceived as wealthier than you actually are.

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Lying about your workouts -

Yes, you take fitness very seriously. So seriously, in fact, that you have to take a break from your workout to post about it on social media.

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Lying about how amazing your vacation was -

Of course, you'll share the best bits and say it was wonderful, even if you had problems with your accommodation, your flight was delayed for hours, and the weather was miserable.

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Pretending that your health situation is worse than it actually is -

When you're genuinely sick, you don't really have the energy to go on social media and post about how unwell you feel.

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Overinflating your political activity -

Sure, you voted, and that's great. But it's also your duty as a citizen of a democratic country.

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How important you are at work -

I't's all about having a grand job title, even if the salary doesn't match. If people look you up on social media and it looks like you have an important role at your company, that's all that matters.

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Treating yourself -

Self-care is important, but most of the times it's not about bubble baths and expensive manicures. Spa days are great, but so are discipline, good sleep, a healthy diet, and other not-so-glamorous things.

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Those "natural" #nomakeup selfies -

How natural are they, really? Be honest.

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Misleading relationship status -

How many people do you know that have social media accounts where they give no clue about their relationship status?

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Pretending people are really interested in your life -

"It's time to reveal the exciting news you've all been asking me about..." Well, did anyone actually ask?

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Pretending you had a lot of fun during a Zoom party -

The party was great, you drank and danced alone in front of a laptop, and then went to bed. Not as glamorous as you might make it look on social media.

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Overinflating the event you attended -

Yes, celebrities were there, but, no, you didn't hang out with them. People who see your posts might think otherwise though.

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Lying about your social life -

Meeting up twice a year with your former schoolmates doesn't make you a social butterfly. But we get it. It's cool to be social.

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Lying about a vacation that never happened -

Okay, maybe most people haven't done this, but some surely have posted pictures suggesting they were somewhere that they've never actually been.

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Pretending you're more organized than you actually are -

Many of us are messy and somewhat disorganized, but we'll never show it to the world. For our social medial followers, we're neat and tidy.

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Fake extraordinary accomplishments -

It's fair to say many people use social media for validation, and, of course, the more people think we're great, the better we feel. But, for example, if you're transferred to another department because you're not performing very well at your current job, don't call it "a promotion."

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Flawless skin -

Whether you apply a beauty filter or overdo your makeup to look like you have flawless skin, people can tell whether or not it's real. The only person you're fooling is yourself.

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Pretending to be in a happy relationship -

If the only time you both smile as a couple is for the camera, then you should look at your relationship before you look at how many likes your picture got on social media.

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Pretending to always be happy -

You're not. No one is. And while it's great to be positive, it's just not normal to smile 24/7.

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Misrepresenting the challenges of being a parent -

Yes, your baby looks adorable and you both seem so calm and happy. That one moment when your child is not crying, or you're not changing diapers, among other things. It's just not as easy as it seems. 

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Acting like you're an intellectual -

Many of us like to believe that we're intelligent and that we know lots of things. How to convey this idea? Post a selfie reading a book. Extra points if you're wearing glasses.

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Pretend you're charitable -

It doesn't count if you don't post it on social media, right? That one time you volunteered and took a photo will be your profile picture forever.

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Pretending your job is cooler than it actually is -

Maybe, just maybe, your job is not as glamorous as you'd like it to be. But you'll still post about that time you had Champagne and not about that time the coffee machine broke down.

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Pretending you don't care -

Yes, you can act like you don't really care, but be honest with yourself. If you truly didn't care about something, would you post it on social media?

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Lying about your age -

According to The Guardian, in 2013 over 80% of children between 11 and 15 lied about their ages to create a Facebook account. That's much more alarming than adults who shave off a few years, isn't it?

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Deleting your electronic footprint -

You can reinvent yourself by deleting posts, unfollowing people, etc. Would you be lying by omission? That's for you to decide.

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Using other people's photos -

And pretending they're yours. Some people download pictures from the internet and edit them to give the a more "personal touch," this despite the fact that they didn't take the picture themselves.

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Pretending you're over your ex -

Yes, you secretly hope that you ex sees your pictures and how much fun you're having and how happy you are. But you know it's not real.

Sources: (The Guardian)

See also: The most common lies everyone has told at least once

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