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Comment author: play_therapist 27 August 2011 01:46:31AM 0 points [-]

I think it's generally best for people to be diplomatic and tactful. It's generally best to think through the likely consequences of saying things and to filter what one says. I see nothing wrong with telling "white lies" to spare some one's feelings, in general.