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Lying is a natural part of communication and I believe that it is appropriate for certain situations. These situations vary because they are all based on the individual. Personally, I lie when there is something that I truly do NOT want to admit to or have come back at me. I also will lie from time to time when I know that it will protect someone else.
That being said, I generally maintain a policy of high honesty because it is much more practical. First of all, honesty takes balls and more people respect that than you'd think. I've had teachers and police officers let me off the hook because I am honest with them. Secondly, people don't realize that the more you lie, the less effective your lies are. My honesty makes the lies that I do tell much more convincing because I maintain a shield of honesty.
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