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lying to protect people's feelings

what do you think?
dig it or dis it
69
Digs


It depend
Itdepends on what it is. If it is something that could help them, tell the lie. Example: " Do you think I'm pretty?" You really think she is ugly, but telling her that she is pretty may boost up her self-esteem. "Yes you are really pretty?"
--Posted by africanpride




It depend
Itdepends on what it is. If it is something that could help them, tell the lie. Example: " Do you think I'm pretty?" You really think she is ugly, but telling her that she is pretty may boost up her self-esteem. "Yes you are really pretty?"
--Posted by africanpride




"Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies"
Sometimes it's better to give a small white lie to someone
--Posted by cara141



It can be good in small doses
It's really important to protect the feelings of your friends. Just rememeber not to be overprotective. As long as the lies are small and are POSITIVE I think that they are good. But if they aren't; well... Just be careful.
--Posted by ms_muse




sometimes
little white lies don't hurt. Especiall when it is to protect a friend.
--Posted by jboogsgirl5010





I'm not saying I 'dig' lying to other people, I just think it's necessary more than half of the time. If someone asks you if their hair is messed up or something, you should be honest. But if it's something really hurtfull, you shouldn't be 100% honest. For example, if someone asks you if their ex that they're still not over moved on and is happy with tthe significant other, I don't think you should tell the truth. It's not worth it for them to deal with that much pain. Would you honestly tell a person they were ugly, or their house wasn't nice or something, if they asked you?
--Posted by bludaisy23




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--Posted by blc623



well it depends
It depends what it is your keeping from the person like say your bffs bf was cheeting on them well you tell them but if its something nothing too important like you think her cloths arent kewl you dont have to tell her that b/c she likes them and it doesnt matter you dont so you wouldnt need to say it so it mainly depends on what it is
--Posted by fayerie




IT ALL DEPENDS...
I mean if that person is the type of person that takes things seriosly, then LIE!!! But, if the person is a person that can take, then tell it like it is!!!!!!!
--Posted by harmonychic9896




depends
If its something that could help them or something good for them then lie to them. Its not like its gonna hurt them.
--Posted by hug69





NEVER
lying is always bad no matter what it is! You can call them white lies or whatever you want, but they'll always come back to hurt you or the person you were trying to protect. And if you care enough to spare someones feelings, then DON'T LIE!
--Posted by hannah_is_awesome




it all depends....
on the situation ur in. if it's no big thing, then yeah. but if it's something that can be made into a big deal, then don't.
--Posted by amberstarrz




I have to admit....
I hate to hurt others feelings and if they'll never know it won't hurt. For example if someone asks, "Am i fat?" you're not going to say, "Oh yes, you are very fat." instead you might say "No, you look good." especially if it is something they can't really do anything about. As much I as hate to get lied to and as much as I would like yo say 'I will tell the truth' I just find myself getting caught up in situations like the above.
--Posted by erin00gurl




just try
Cause if u do hert somones feelins u ain't gonna talk 2 them for a long time so just cover it up
--Posted by sexythang_213



i think its ok.....
i think its ok because you have to think bout the situation or topic and see if its ok to tell them. if it will hurt their feeling alot and theyll be mad forever.......just lie even tho its wrong
--Posted by tray92



180
Disses


its wrong because while it may spare their feeling, it'll come out in the long run and hurt.
--Posted by sweetpea36782



dis it
you shouldnt lie to protect someones feelings cause if they find out u lied the will still get hurt in the long run!!
--Posted by ocean18





Tell them da truth so they can work on it. They will get hurt in the long run.
--Posted by hot-fire





Tell them da truth so they can work on it. They will get hurt in the long run.
--Posted by hot-fire




Boo u suck
U wouldn't want it to happen to u, would u? Ask yourself.
--Posted by hot-fire




Just through it out there
I think you should just let everyone know the truth.
--Posted by tkokay1peace




Tis hard to decide
It all depends on the situation but i wud say no dnt do it cos u wudn't want it dun to u n truth is always better no matter what it is cos it will come out in the end
--Posted by mitberley





Why would you lie to one of your friends? They'll find out the truth eventually, and the they'll be angry at you.
--Posted by golden_cat



hard to decide
i would never hurt a persons feelings.but i would tell them the truth in the best way i can.you could say you look okay but...you know.
--Posted by frenchfriluver



I'm not really...
...sure. I mean, I agree w/ everyone with like, "lie to say she's pretty", but then like, the other day my friend said my teeth were ugly. And they are, cause I have braces, but it kind of made me feel...horrible. I'm on the fence w/ this one..
--Posted by pixie.liz





Tough one
When you lie to protect someone's feelings, at the time it may seem right but if they find out you were lying to them then they'll be twice as mad. The best thing to do is be honest with them.
--Posted by getalilcrazixox28



Just Because
i really dis this.Because i'm the type of person no matter what i don't want no one to lie to me bout nothin. even if it is real little. So i wouldn't lie to no one if i don't want no one to lie to me.
--Posted by slimmthugett




i can understand that sometimes people get in situations where they think they have to or they do for that reason but i'd much rather tell someone the truth no matter what the outcome is.
--Posted by causelovehurts



Not a good idea
dis! my best friend is so amazing and i love her, but she does this to me a lot. it hurts! i asked her if she knew what parts we got in this play we both auditioned for, and she said "I heard you made it, but i don't know for sure!" the truth was,she made it and i didn't make it. instead of telling me, she waited until i found out! it hurt that she kept my hopes up. she explained that she really didn't want to hurt my feelings. i told her that if she had told me, i wouldn't be upset with her, but with the results of the play. after she lied to me, i was sad about results and her lying! sometimes you need the truth, especially when you're going to find out anyway from someone else.
--Posted by shannabelle



I hate liars
lying is wrong period...and even more when its lying to a friend...you should always tell it how it is straight up...tell them to their face if you like it or not...you lie to your friends in order to protect them youre just being a worse friend than you are already if you feel like you have to keep things from them.
--Posted by badxangel628



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