White lies are untruths we use in our daily life. Mostly, we use them to save our relationships and protect ourselves in hectic situations. Because we grow up in a society that encourages white-lie telling, we are not crucified when we use white lies in our daily social interactions.
How To Recognize It When It Happens
During white-lie telling, the other party may;
- Speak more or slowly than usual
- Use a higher or lower tone than usual
- Display unusual facial expressions