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Rant: My neighbor asked me to lie about his dog being off leash
Last Tuesday, his husky got loose and chased a kid on a bike, but he begged me to tell the park ranger we were just playing fetch with a long line. The kid was fine, just scared, but I stood there for a full minute just frozen. Do you cover for a friend's mistake when it could put someone at risk, or is the truth always the right call no matter what?
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sage3087mo ago
Man, I've been there. The second you lie for him, you're on the hook forever. I told my buddy no when he asked me to cover for his dog, and yeah it was awkward for a week, but now he actually uses a leash. You gotta shut it down hard.
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riverw177mo ago
It's part of a bigger problem where people ask you to help them hide their mess. @spencer782 is right about the risk, and covering for stuff like that just makes it normal. The truth gets harder the longer you wait.
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spencer7827mo ago
That husky could have really hurt that kid. You should never lie about something that serious.
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