In the Netherlands we have the expression 'a little lie for ones own good'. In the Englich language there is probably a simular expression.
What do you think about them?
2006-09-26 07:05:57 · 7 answers · asked by Bloed 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Oops, I meant 'English' instead of Englich'
2006-09-26 07:12:15 · update #1
I think LITTLE lies to save someone from being hurt are fine...but I generally despise lying.
2006-09-26 07:09:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lies are a habit, and they complicate situations for all parties concerned. I despise lies unless they are truly necessary to benefit someone without harming anyone. But...
Honesty is the rarest wealth anyone can possess, and yet all the honesty in the world ain't lawful tender for a loaf of bread.
--Josh Billings
2006-09-26 14:23:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the southern.u.s. we lie a lot because we do not wont to hurt anyones feelings. on the small things like. does this dress make me look fat? no honey, you look fine. thats ok.liar liar pants on fire, we call little lies, white lies..
2006-09-26 14:17:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are sometimes called "white lies" or "fibs". Those pesky things have a way of growing!
2006-09-26 14:16:30 · answer #4 · answered by Star of Florida 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"little white lies"
i don't like them and i don't like telling them, although sometimes i do.
but in the long run, it's for no one's good, it's just a quick fix, i think. yet i still tell them sometimes!
2006-09-26 14:25:28 · answer #5 · answered by carlaerickson 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a little lie is still a lie
2006-09-26 14:11:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Little or big, a lie is a lie period.
2006-09-26 14:24:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋