Pubs a hotbed of telling porkies
According to new research pubs are a hotbed of misinformation with the most common lie told by supposedly cash-strapped punters is 'I haven't got any money on me'.
Pork scratching manufacturer Mr Porky surveyed 4,000 pub-going adults to find out more about what fibs we tell and who we fib to.
Second in the poll came the classic line 'This will be my last pint', followed by 'I'll give you a ring' and 'I'm on my way home'.
Stinginess is even more apparent in the fifth most popular porky, 'I bought the last round'.
And next year's smoking ban clearly isn't deterring pub regulars from lying about their habit with 'I'll give up tomorrow' coming in sixth place.
The survey also warned women to take Christmas compliments with a pinch of salt - 'You look lovely' was eighth in the list.
Sarah Nunn, from Mr Porky manufacturer Red Mill Snack Foods, said: "Traditionally pubs are a place for straight talking, so we were a little surprised to see this level of fibbing occurring.
"Fortunately most are only white lies and nothing too serious. In fact, telling a small porky or two is often part of the everyday banter that makes pubs such fun places to be."
The survey also revealed Brits lie most to our partners, followed by colleagues and employers.
Two thirds of us agree women are much better at telling porkies than men. And a shameless 61 percent say we don't feel guilty about lying to others.
The most common porkies told at the pub:I haven't got any money on meThis will be my last pintI'll give you a ringI'm on my way homeI bought the last roundI'll give up tomorrowOh I've had this agesYou look lovelyI got stuck in trafficI've got this terrible cold
