Some may feel that lying is never acceptable because it is morally wrong, however, I believe lying is acceptable when it can be used to protect and care for other. Lying is okay if it’s to protect someone. For example according to Randy Cohen from , he gave an example: Your spouse asks you if she looks fabulous. You say yes when she could’ ve changed it.
Therefore let's say you lied to your friend that she looks great when she really doesn’t. You don’t want to hurt her and say she looks fat in that outfit. A second example it’s okay to lie if it’s a life or death situation. If it’s a life or death situation