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/^t/There are situations when lying is more appropriate than truthfulness. Imagine that you have been invited to dinner by a person whom you consider an utter bore. The question arises - what is better in such a social situation - lying or telling the truth? Telling the truth would not be socially appropriate. In so doing one would sound rude and unfriendly. Lying, in contrast, could be admissible and, for sure, it would not result in unfriendliness.