2 Lessons

Honesty A Harmless Lie?
Kids in camp often ask counselors when color war will be, and they often respond that they don’t know, when they actually do. Does this violate the prohibition of lying?

Bemare Habazak - Rabbis Questions Lying to Avoid Embarrassment
If someone asks you a tactless, unnecessary question, the answer to which is embarrassing, and refusing to answer is like admitting the truth, is it permitted to lie?