1.
A
gentle
lie
can
sometimes
protect
more
than
an
unpleasant
truth.
【gentle
lie】
2.
The
art
of
deception
requires
finesse,
tact,
and
a
soft
touch.
【deception】
3.
A
little
white
lie
can
go
a
long
way
in
smoothing
over
a
difficult
situation.
【white
lie】
4.
Sometimes,
it's
easier
to
say
you're
fine
than
to
explain
all
the
ways
you're
hurting.
【easier
to
say】
5.
Telling
a
small
fib
can
be
a
kindness,
if
it
serves
to
spare
someone's
feelings.
【small
fib】
6.
Honesty
is
important,
but
kindness
is
just
as
vital
in
our
interactions
with
others.
【kindness】
7.
A
little
bit
of
sweet-talk
can
go
a
long
way
in
getting
what
we
want.
【sweet-talk】
8.
Knowing
when
to
fib
is
a
social
skill
that
can
help
us
navigate
tricky
situations.
【social
skill】
9.
Telling
a
half-truth
is
sometimes
the
only
way
to
maintain
civility
in
a
conversation.
【half-truth】
10.
Softening
the
blow
can
make
a
difficult
conversation
more
bearable
for
everyone
involved.
【softening
the
blow】
11.
Sometimes,
a
small
deceit
can
help
us
avoid
unnecessary
conflict.
【small
deceit】
12.
Lying
isn't
always
wrong
-
it
depends
on
the
situation
and
our
intentions.
【lying】
13.
Telling
a
lie
to
protect
someone
we
care
about
can
be
a
selfless
act
of
love.
【selfless
act】
14.
Being
tactful
and
diplomatic
doesn't
mean
we're
not
being
truthful.
【tactful】
15.
Sometimes,
the
most
loving
thing
we
can
do
is
spare
someone
the
pain
of
the
truth.
【loving
thing】
16.
A
fib
told
with
a
smile
is
sometimes
the
best
way
to
diffuse
a
tense
situation.
【diffuse】
17.
Honesty
is
a
virtue,
but
compassion
and
empathy
are
just
as
important.
【virtue】
18.
There
are
times
when
withholding
the
truth
is
the
best
thing
we
can
do
for
everyone
involved.
【withholding
the
truth】
19.
A
little
bit
of
tact
can
help
us
avoid
hurt
feelings
and
unnecessary
drama.
【tact】
20.
The
ability
to
tell
a
lie
with
grace
and
sincerity
is
an
art
worth
mastering.
【sincerity】