> tapioca world tour

i’ve never had much respect for people who lie. i think it shows weakness in character. i think, if you’re a mature and ethical person, there is never a situation where you can’t be straight-forward or politely assertive.

that said,

i am trying to figure out how to formulate the lie i will tell to my housemates about why i need to leave. sure, i haven’t found a new place yet, but i’ve been emailing people, so within a week i think i might be able to move. and what do i tell the roommies? they’ve tried their best to be nice to me, and to hook me up with this room after i begged for it. the only way i’ve ever been able to lie is by basing it on some large aspect of the truth.

example: “my loans haven’t worked out yet and i’m not sure i’ll get the money i need to pay for rent next semester. i don’t want to sign a rent contract and then have to bail.”
(true part = i haven’t actually received my loan money yet, and in theory, it would barely cover my rent at this house for the whole year.)

then there’s the “i’m really doing you a favor” lie.

example: “you guys want someone who’ll stay permanently. i thought i’d be here a full year, but my program director just told us we’re allowed to go home for a month each break, and then leave in mid-may. it would probably be easier for you to find someone else now, so they can move in and stay longer than i would.”
(true part = i won’t stay permanently. minus the breaks, i’ll only physically be in manchester about 6 months.)

then there’s the passive-aggressive “you screwed me over but i’m being nice about it” angle.

example: “well, also, i mean, the landlord was supposed to provide a bed, but now you say he won’t. and there’s still no internet here, but in this new place, there’a already broadband. and i didn’t realize i’d have to sign a rent contract, but now you say i do…”
(true part = i’m not the only liar. withholding the truth is also a lie. therefore you lied about me having a bed, and you lied about getting internet soon, and you withheld rent contract information. f- this, man! i’m outtie!”)

and, finally, there’s the outright “you don’t know the real truth so whatever i make up might very well be the truth” lie.

example: “someone from school knows this dude who has this room…it’s only [x] pounds a month and it includes all bills, as well as broadband, and it’s fully furnished, including a bed, and i can leave in may, and it’s right near campus. so, you know, it just makes sense for me…”
(true part = this is a very possible future scenario. in a perfect world, which this sometimes is, it’s almost probable.)

i just realized this post is very lame. if you’ve read this far, then you’ve a good idea of how crazy i’ve really become here, rehearsing what i will say. it’s just that i hate not being honest, but if i were truly truly outrightly honest in this situation, i’d risk really pissing people off, and there’s nothing worse than having to live for a few more weeks with people you’ve already pissed off. am i right?

so. will update the wild adventures as they continue. ciao ciao for now.