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We all know that lying is not telling the truth. But do you think it's possible to lie without saying a word

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Posted - August 29, 2016

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  • In a sense, yes.  One can create the effect of a lie by withholding truth.  For example, if at work Rob is accused of leaving a mess that I know Jon had made if I say nothing in Rob's behalf I allow Rob to be accused wrongly.  The effect is the same as if I lied and said, "Rob made this mess."

      August 29, 2016 9:54 PM MDT
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  • Absolutely. That's known as "a lie by omission", where one deliberately allows deception by NOT speaking up and correcting a misunderstanding.
      August 30, 2016 2:44 PM MDT
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