Lies, White Lies and Fibs

Disclaimer -
This is not a theologically sound post – just some thoughts that came to me while reading.

“Google” gave me some interesting definitions when I typed in '”Lies vs White Lies vs Fibs.”

Examiner.com:
          “Lie – a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive.”

Wiki:
          “Fibs are lies without much importance and they are harmless.”

Funtrivia.com:

         “White lies are used to avoid offending people, often avoiding realistic implications of the truth.

example: “That dress looks pretty on you.”

Fibs are childish/insignificant lies.

          example: “I didn’t take the cookie from the cookie jar. Steve did.”


All of us have told a “white lie.”  - if you haven’t can you share your secret on HOW you haven’t.  It’s not something any of us are proud of – we just do it.

Some of the most common “white lies” are:

• “You look just like you did in high school!”
• “Don’t worry, he won’t bite.”
• “I’m fine.”
• “Of course I remember you!”
• “This won’t hurt a bit – just a little discomfort.”
• “ The Doctor will be with you in a moment.” (however, I’m not sure this can be considered a “little” white lie!)

We often say things so we won’t hurt another’s feelings… Or maybe we just don’t have time to go into details so we glibly give a simple answer..

Whatever our reasoning we often rattle off an answer or give a simple statement that isn’t always the truth.

What are the most common “white lies” you hear? – or that you tell?