What do think about lying?

It's pretty simple.
It's right to speak truth but it's wrong to speak in such a manner that it will harm others.
It's good to express the right feelings in a dignified and moderate way.
It's right to speak only truth, but it's wrong to speak words that will harm others.
Truthfulness is in accord with the laws of nature. Lies are not.
Lying causes discord and disharmony in others and in the surroundings.
One chooses to tell lies. This is an action from the lower functions of the self
and is sad and regrettable. It's a reflection of his growth of consciousness.
 

I find those with habits of lying about even trivial issues aka "white lies" annoying. Go away! Those who blurt out as an excuse that everyone lies is flat wrong. Some with lying habits expect others won't notice but that just reflects a low level of social intelligence and lack of understanding of non-verbal communication. A primary reason I have a low opinion of news media, lawyers, and politicians.

Was a recent thread "Telling lies" by @Rose65

https://www.seniorforums.com/threads/telling-lies.79673/

My post therein:

https://www.seniorforums.com/threads/telling-lies.79673/page-3#post-2417761

Even in those situations, I won't blurt out white lies. What I might say could be a terse diversion. If a days has been unpleasant, instead of saying, "I'm fine" or "ok", might just smile and say "Hi" like the greeting question went right by me or being frank with a smile, "have had better days". Another common situation is being on the phone with someone endlessly talking. I will let them continue for awhile and simply say something like. "Nice talking to you and will keep in touch". Another person will pick up on the cue without needing to make some excuse like, "I need to start my laundry" blah blah blah. Just as telling white lies is a habit, so can being honest using diversions.
 
Interesting. I just watched a "Blue Bloods" episode where the officer was leading a double life, but also was undercover, his wife thought she was calling the other woman but instead accidently tipped the criminals to her husband.

Frank thought he should tell her, but at the last second, decided to lie to save her the agony of knowing the truth. That kind of lie is more saving another from their own destruction.
 
Some of the Google reviews are flat out lies. It seems like when a business pays people to post fake reviews, that would be considered fraud. Maybe not.
 
My husband never lies. No I mean it. He doesn't know how to lie. Sometimes I wanted to bonk on the head because he doesn't see that it might offend someone. I, on the other hand, do lie...usually to not hurt someone's feelings.
 
I've run into so many liars in my life that I am sick of them and lying. Some of the biggest liars are in politics, one in particular. I have never felt comfortable about lying. Nor do I feel proud of myself when I do so.
 
Pepper said:
I learned very early, in high school, that lying took too much energy and I am lazy.
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i learned this after high school when I finally worked up the nerve to date in earnest. Maybe not quite the same lesson but I realized making a good impression with the wrong impression. Much more productive to brandish my warts and thin the herd to those who can actually tolerate who I am rather than some more marketable persona.
 

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