In other words what if someone asks you a direct personal question???...(and you are shocked that they would ask that!)...so you white lie that will NOT HURT anyone!!!...It is not in the commandments...re: white lying
2007-10-22 11:03:54 · 7 answers · asked by sweet 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
There is a difference between being honest, and those white lies. For instance, someone may be very overweight, but, it is not necessary to tell them so. If the lie can save someone some dignity, and spare embarrassing answers then it is more than acceptable.
2007-10-22 12:32:11 · answer #1 · answered by grouch2111 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think most so called white lies are for the benefit of not hurting someone else's feelings. As in "Do I look fat in this? White Lie: No honey, you look great!
If someone asks you a personal question that you are offended by you can avoid telling a lie, and tell the person that you are not comfortable answering that question, or tell them that you find the question to be inappropriate.
2007-10-22 18:13:11 · answer #2 · answered by tobelove75 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think nearly everyone has done this from time to time, but if you want to speak bibilically, a lie is a lie. The rules are more black and white for G-d than for the rest of us.
2007-10-23 00:11:22 · answer #3 · answered by missbeans 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i usually say it is a long story and I dont want to talk about it so I dont have to answer and i dont have to lie. if im trapped i will lie to protect myself ; like if family presures me and keeps asking and i feel threateened
2007-10-22 18:12:12 · answer #4 · answered by Nora 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of Course they do, and also to protect other's feelings.
2007-10-22 18:15:55 · answer #5 · answered by Deborah S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, if it gets you ahead, lie your *** off.
2007-10-22 18:11:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes you have to. not just to protect yourself but others as well.
2007-10-22 23:42:18 · answer #7 · answered by darkling 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋