Read Between The Lines.

So I've been seeing a few Facebook statuses and Tweets that made me laugh today and thought I should highlight some things that WE'VE ALL DONE BEFORE! No one is excused, unless you're really an angel! What I'm talking about are Signs; Excuses and Lies ! Yes, the quick excuses and the hesitant lies that we tell in order to avoid someone or to get them off your back. We've all been guilty in that department, I'm sure. If not, then I *applaud* you! Guys are going to look at this and say 'girls do this A LOT' and girls will think the same of guys. You can't really tell what gender does it more, unless you've done your research, so unless you're going to dig up some proof, there is no point arguing!

It isn't good to lie, we all know this, but no one is perfect and one reason why some may lie is because they are TOO nice. They are afraid of hurting someone's feelings or disappointing them. They want to keep that person on their good side. Sounds contradicting, I know, but being human, in order to avoid disappointment or hurt, we tend to omit things intentionally or make an excuse to cover up the truth. That way, both individuals are 'okay'. However, in the long run, things will find themselves out and it won't be pretty. Keeping the truth to yourself will bug you as well! I am NOT condoning 'Lying', just being realistic, people do it to avoid others.

I'm basically highlighting some things that people say or do in order to dodge certain individuals. Reasons could be because, they are not interested in hooking up or that individual could be annoying/simply a bug-a-boo or just generally not interested. There are the UNDERCOVER but BATE Signs.

1. 'I'm Busy': VERY common, I won't lie, I've done it before *covers face* But when someone does not get the point, you tend to use those three simple words that have a BIG impact; I AM BUSY. Meaning 'don't disturb me', if you do disturb me and I don't give you my attention, I am excused, because I DID give you my excuse...I AM BUSY. Notice how, when some people say they are 'BUSY', they don't exactly say WHAT they are busy doing. Or if they DO say what, it still isn't clear e.g. 'Been sent on some errands...' Ok, so in some cases this may actually be true! But if you've been trying to get hold of this person and they are AWARE of your attempts to get through to them, yet they say 'I'm Busy', if they don't have at least two minutes to make a phone call or send you a text in the WHOLE of the 24 hours, then maybe it's a hint that you ARE kind of bugging them and you need to read between the lines! #JustSaying (Twitter Habit)

2.'Sorry I Missed Your Call': It's so easy to see that person you don't want to talk to ringing and IGNORE their phone calls. They don't know you're ignoring their phone calls! For all they know, your phone could be on SILENT or YOUR PHONE WASN'T ON YOU etc etc etc. It isn't like Skype or Blackberry Messenger where you can tell if someone has seen your message or not. SORRY I MISSED YOUR CALL is an excuse for 'couldn't be bothered for conversation then' or 'just didn't want to talk to you'. I'm assuming this is the case after you've called or text like 20 times and the person isn't returning your calls or replying your texts...hmmm, just a thought. Instead of wasting your credit...read between the lines, it's saves time and headache! #JustSaying

I saw one of my friends tweets, she'll know when I mention it. She basically said she hates it when someone emails you saying 'sorry I missed your call', instead why don't you just call back. There could be many reasons, i.e. No credit or they are too lazy to ring you back so it's a hint that they are now available for YOU to call again...

3. 'Not Ready For Anything': Common. Someone likes you, they want to enter a relationship with you. HOWEVER, you reply with 'I'M NOT READY FOR ANYTHING'...which SIMPLY means (REMEMBER THIS IS AN EXCUSE POST), 'I don't want to be in a relationship with YOU.' Sounds harsh, this is why some may opt for the kind excuse (LIE), but this can be a problem, because that person won't think they have failed, they'll think they are still in the game and stick around until you ARE ready. Eventually you'll have to spit the truth! #JustSaying

...Some ARE VERY PERSISTENT Though...

4. 'It's Not You It's Me': ...It's YOU. That line is pathetic. Read between the lines; don't waste your time. #ThatIsAll

5. 'I Was On The Phone/I Didn't See You': I'm sorry, but you see someone you know and it's bate they've seen you too and they instantly remember their phone and stick it to their ear as a way to AVOID you. You confront them and they come up with this lame excuse. I'm sorry, I didn't know you see with your ears! ¬_¬ That whole rubbish about being on the phone so I didn't see you is a BLATANT LIE. Being on the phone doesn't affect your eyesight babe! How do you know I saw you when you were on the phone though? ...That means you did see me and you quickly decided to create the 'on the phone' scene, hmmmm, READ BETWEEN THE LINES.

There are simply BATE Signs too.

1. 'Seeing someone': This is a tricky one, because it may simply be the truth, but A LOT of people say this, because it is the quick cut-off excuse; stop in your tracks, because someone arrived at this destination before you! These days however, 'seeing someone' doesn't stop anyone anymore. In fact you're seen as more attractive if you're already with someone! Some like a challenge. Ridiculous.

2. Lopsided efforts: Saw someone's Facebook status (Summed up) if someone else ain't making the same effort as you are, MOVE ON. So, basically if you're the one continuously texting or calling and they are not making any efforts whatsoever to do the same, then it probably means you're not as heavy on their mind as they are on yours. You're not number 1 priority like you're making them in your life. They're not interested. Read between the lines, MOVE ON.

3. Walking Away: You know them ones, where you're walking and someone takes an interest in you, and TRIES to start conversation. If you do this and someone is walking away at the same time, not even paying any attention to what you are saying...STOP TALKING, they are not listening. Them walking away is a BATE sign that they haven't got time to talk or simply isn't interested; it's common sense.

All sound familiar?

I think we should all just save ourselves from excuses upon excuses, lies upon lies that don't even add up and just tell it like it is. You don't have to be rude about it, honesty is the best policy; it's for yours and their benefit; it may be disappointing, but it's the truth. Easier said than done, but you'll feel much better; like I said no one is perfect. I know I'm not!

But yeah, Read Between The Lines Y'all. :)