I'm not saying it's okay or that I would not have a problem with it. I'm just saying that how I respond and behave in the world is the only thing I can control. I guess I see someone who lies for attention in this way as someone in pain, regardless. I don't lie or manipulate, and it does not trigger me when other people do, except when they are being predatory. Predatory behavior is big time triggering, but even then I would probably freeze and be paralyzed rather than let them have it verbally.