Journal 76: White Lie

White lie is essential in almost all circumstances. Whatever the nature of the situation, the condition, or the parties involved, white lie is almost always a must some time or another, just sooner or later. White lie is useful in many different purpose. Some white lies are used to avoid social awkwardness and to avoid sticky, difficult, or uncomfortable situations where further arguing would lead to trouble or if the truth would lead to enragement of another party or the truth is insignificant but is something bad. Other times, lies are used to conceal the truth because truth hurts. Has it ever occur to you that someone asked you a question that is supposed to be a esteem boost for them but the truth is actually counterintuitive because the truth is what the person doesn't want to hear. However, you would lie to them in their face because you know that he needs the lie and he knows that he wants the lie. Another kind of white lie is you don't want someone to worry too much. It's out of good heart, like all white lies are. For example, you're going to your girlfriend's house to study and maybe fool around a little. You know nothing's going to happen but you don't want your parents to get nosy or even forbid you to go so you lie that you're going to your friend's house.