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    bring harmony and peace. To not only an individual life but the entire atmosphere. Lies only bring forth more lies. Is that our legacy? A generation rooted in distrust, and extreme sensitivity to the unequal parallel of false words and actions. Every lie we tell is like closing the blinds a little more until we are drowning in the darkness that we so willingly let inside. A person might be able to tell just how far they have sank by listening to the voice of guilt. Is it shouting? Or is it a…

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    Honesty is the avoidance of knowingly deceiving yourself or others. Honesty means not lying, cheating, or stealing, whether it is done with malicious intent or not. This holds true even in situations where dishonesty seems like the easy way out. Perhaps one of the least considered, and possibly most difficult, aspects of honesty is being honest with oneself. Everyone has moments where lying may seem like the easy way out. Take the little boy who breaks the vase while playing ball in the house…

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    This lie is unacceptable because, unlike Lance Armstrong, Don John puts someone’s life on the life with his deception. In the Renaissance, a woman found guilty of disloyalty could be subject to a trial and, if found guilty, murder. In this case, Don John dishonors Hero and her family, making Hero subject to the burden regarding her disloyalty. Also, Don John’s lie tampers with the mental state of Claudio, as Hero, the love of his life, is shown to be cheating on him. Hitler also commits a lie…

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    just makes the pigs’ lives easier. Reason #1: Lying is permissible when it protects others from from a truth that can be painful or demeaning. (White lies) Research for Reason #1 (at least 2 sources) http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/brain-and-behavior/articles/2009/05/18/were-all-lying-liars-why-people-tell-lies-and-why-white-lies-can-be-ok 2. https://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/199704/the-truth-about-lying “Though some lies produce interpersonal friction,…

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    There are various reasons why people lie, some people lie to hide information and avoid harming their loved ones even though it is more likely to bring consequences that might not be reversible. Humans by nature are scared of being judged, feeling shame, or feel some type of rejection for being who they are or by having certain believes; most of the time all we want to do is impress and make our loved ones proud of who we are. Other people lie because they feel like it is giving up control,…

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    there are different levels of lying and the lies affect relationships. In the story, the reader learns that Christopher does not believe in lying and in turn he refuses to lie. Even though, Christopher says that he does not believe in lying, he tells white lies many times in the novel. However, Christopher’s father does not tell white lies, he tells more severe lies that have a strong effect on Christopher. Both Christopher’s lies and his father’s lies have a strong effect on their relationship…

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    family and friends. He introduces The Butler, The sock puppet, and The Chinese water army. But The butler is the one we use more, which is basically the little white lies we often tell others like 'I will be there in 10 minutes' or ' I am not feeling well, Lets take a rain check' and' I'm busy call me later ' According to Jeff, we tell these white lies because we want to preserve our relationships without…

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    Is White Lying Justified

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    The world categorizes lies into two different categories. There is the common “white lie” which is a falsity that is, in whatever way, softened and justified because it will not lead to significant emotional or physical detriment. The white lie is often used for the greater good where it may spare someone’s feelings. The second lie is simply referred to as a “lie”. The latter is used to purposefully deceive someone with the intent to manipulate others at whatever cost so personal success or…

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    our daily lives, but how are they different from each other? In “The Ways We Lie” by Stephanie Ericsson and “The World of Doublespeak” by William Lutz, they portray doublespeak and lies as being similar with very few differences. Similarities between those that doublespeak and lie are how both mislead and deceive others. The results of such can be harmful. First of all, liars and double-speakers within “The Ways We Lie” and “The World of Doublespeak” have similar intentions for their action such…

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    shown deception at least once or twice. Whether it just be a little white lie about yourself or lying to a judge. For some it is completely against their morals to do so while others use deception as if they needed it to survive. It can be used to impress others and can help someone get out of a bad situation. Even though we know deception is bad, it’s very hard to avoid. Growing up I was taught that the worst thing you could do is lie to someone and I firmly agree, but I believe that the act of…

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