Three reasons white lies are the worst solutions to your problems
The smart money in relationships—business and otherwise—is on respectful honesty.
White lies are a white-hot topic at the moment. After Hope Hicks told the House Intelligence Committee that she has told white lies on behalf of President Trump, news organizations around the world made this admission a top story.
Here are three good reasons why white lies are the worst solutions to your problems in business and everywhere else.
Let’s begin with a brief look at what a white lie is.
What Is A White Lie?
A white lie is usually understood to be a trivial or mundane lie. You’re telling a white lie to Dana, a valued member of your team, when you say, “Your fruitcake was delicious!” even though you threw it in the trash after one disgusting bite. “Why tell a harmless lie when telling the truth would hurt my colleague’s feelings?” you might reason.
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