Have you ever said that you are on your way, while you haven’t even left your house? Have you ever told someone that they look great, while in your head you’re debating how anyone could ever go for that look? Have you ever said that you are doing great, while in fact you are feeling terrible? If so, you should join our debate. The focus of this week is white lies and whether or not certain situations justify using a white lie. According to American psychotherapist Dr. Robi Ludwig, “telling a little white lie every once in a while might actually be healthy when it comes to managing our interpersonal relationships.” So, is lying justified if you are doing it for the sake of protecting someone else? Join our debate and tell us!
These are the statements to be debated:
• Using a white lie to save a relationship is acceptable
• Absolute honesty is never appreciated
• Human beings lie instinctively, so its pointless to expect total honesty
• A lie is a lie, black or white
Participants will be required to clearly state whether they are ‘for’ or ‘against’ the statement and provide their supporting arguments for the same.
If you would like to participate, send us a request at readers@gulfnews.com
