2006-09-04 06:13:39 · 45 answers · asked by A . Z . 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
No. You're just not volunteering information.
2006-09-04 06:16:12 · answer #1 · answered by windandwater 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Omission is a tool sometimes used to deceive people. I don't think it's exactly the same as a lie, but it can be equally damaging.
In my humble opinion, some forms of omission can be particulary deceptive and harmful. For example, if a manufacturer of Hydrogen Peroxide (a common product in drug stores) claims that its product is a mild antiseptic that helps prevent infection, I don't have a problem with that. But if the fine print has only the words "keep away from eyes," I begin to lean in the direction that the manufacturer might be guilty of omission. The wording sounds innocent enough, and it may legally be acceptable, but I belive that the words "may cause blindness" should be included.
I learned about hydrogen peroxide causing blindness, all by chance, when I was chatting with a lady in the grocery store one evening. She is retired now, but used to work for an eye doctor.
I think that telling lies and omitting information pretty much fall in the same family of activities. Nothing you can be proud of.
PS: Makes you want to check the fine print on the hydrogen peroxide bottle doesn't it. Go ahead. Check it out. And then ask yourself how you feel about what you've read.
2006-09-04 06:43:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you didn't mention it on purpose, then yes. For instance, if you don't mention to your wife that you had sex with half the Swedish Bikini Team while you were on a business trip, this is exactly the same as lying.
If you honestly forgot to mention something, then no, it's not the same. For instance, if you lend your car to someone and forget to mention the turn signals are out, that's an honest mistake.
2006-09-04 06:31:11 · answer #3 · answered by Scott F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An omission can be a lie. It totally depends on the facts surrounding the situation and what it is you omitted to say. SO yes may or may not be a lie. Why not give more details so the answerer can truly judge whether lie or not? What have you omitted telling us yahooers?
2006-09-04 06:17:09 · answer #4 · answered by MelanieMediator 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends. Sometimes omission of essential information is just as much a lie as giving false information. It's all a matter of giving an untrue impression or leading someone to believe something that isn't so.
The law agrees with this concept -- it defines fraud as both a misstatement of fact and an omission of material fact.
So yes, probably so.
2006-09-04 06:24:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it hurting someone by not mentioning it? This is such a hard question to answer because it depends what you are not saying. Its like asking are little white lies okay if you aren not hurting someone?
I honestly dont know. I think it is a type of lie but I dont know what the pain it would cause someone.
2006-09-04 06:20:55 · answer #6 · answered by Sarah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By the strict definition of the word "lie," no that is not a lie. A lie is a falsehood, not an omission. But in spirit, omitting important information can be just as bad.
2006-09-04 06:16:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It seems there is something you're not telling us ! What ? Speak up ! ;)
It's ok if you feel like keeping things to yourself. In this country we have freedom of speech. We also have rights of privacy and confidentiality.
You are not obligated to be "mentioning" everything you see and hear that goes on in your day to day or in the private lives of others that hold you in their confidence. You are obligated to make good judgment calls when the info would be important enough to save someones life or solve a crime. Other than that, what you "know" is your ....business.
2006-09-04 06:43:26 · answer #8 · answered by ena k 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well let's look at the definition:
1 : to make an untrue statement with intent to deceive
2 : to create a false or misleading impression
You could argue that keeping information to yourself is just that - however, if you look at #2 you could also argue that by leaving out information on purpose you are creating a misleading impression.
I guess it all depends on what you're leaving out!
2006-09-04 06:18:04 · answer #9 · answered by Deanna 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a material fact that people would expect you to say in that discussion then it is like lying. If you were in a court and someone asked "Did you see that robber with a gun?" and you say "No" instead of saying "No, he had a machete" that is a lie by omission.
2006-09-04 06:17:04 · answer #10 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what it is but some things are best forgotten as mentioning them only clears your conscience and can ruin your relationship. just remember how guilty you feel now and don't let it happen again. whatever it is your not mentioning your obviously ashamed of , BE WARNED you will come unstuck one day
2006-09-04 07:29:36 · answer #11 · answered by Does it matter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋