a polite lie

How would you feel if someone slapped you in the face by saying that you were obese, instead of saying you should watch what you eat and start a diet? How would you feel if you were completely taken by surprise when your closest friend told you were ugly? Personally, I agree with telling a polite lie in order to avoid hurting someone’s feelings by being completely honest.

Generally speaking, people appreciate a flatter every once in a while, a...