4 Most strikingly, these tellers-of-a-thousand-lies reported that their deceptions caused them ‗a little preoccupation or regret.‘ Might that, too, be a lie? Perhaps. But there is evidence that this attitude towards casual use of prevarication is common.
5 Think how often we hear the expressions ―I‘ll call you‖ or ―The check is in the mail‖ or ―I‘m sorry, but he stepped out.‖ And then there are professions—lawyers, pundits, public relations consultants—whose members seem to specialize in shaping or spinning the truth to suit clients‘ needs.
36. What is the best title for this passage?
1. Male and Female Lies 2. The Truth about Lies 3. Definitions of Lies 4. Attitudes towards Lying
37. What does the phrase ―to spare others‘ feelings‖ (paragraph 3) mean?
1. To avoid upsetting other people 2. To give other people compliments 3. To find excuses for others 4. To make an acceptable compromise