Can you guess which generation lies the most? We’re looking at you, Millennials.
According to a new survey, Millennials fib more than other generations. 13% of Millennials admitted to lying at least once a day, compared to just 2% of the Boomers surveyed. 5% of Gen Xers and Gen Z copped to lying at least once a day. More than 30% of the Millennials surveyed said they lied on their resume and 40% said they lied to their boss to “avoid embarrassment.”
When it comes to fibbing on social media, Millennials and Gen Z are pretty equal – with 23% of Millennials and 21% of Gen Z saying they lied on social media to impress others.