Lying vs Not Telling the Truth

[AChimp]

Only I control the Dutchy.

[Evil Robot]

It's funny because I was just thinking that somebody was going to say that. But it is a really good solution to various problems.

[Rez]

Originally Posted by James

Is it lying to someone, if you just don't tell them something?

Like, let's say you kicked someone's dog, and you don't say anything at all. Now, lying would be saying you didn't, if it was brought up. But is it lying if you just keep it to yourself, and they never even knew you kicked their dog?

it's hilarious :/

[Helm]

If you want to be totally honest with someone, then he should see the full extent of your character. So yes, you fail if you thought of something that applied to a situation at hand and you, for diplomatic reasons didn't say it. It's difficult to not be easy.

[executioneer]

I'm just saying, if you want to be completely honest with someone, does that mean that not sharing secrets with them is considered lying?

ONLY TO WOMEN

-willie

[Dr. V]

Yep, if you never say anything u didnt lie.

[FartinMowler]

If you want to be totally honest with someone, then he should see the full extent of your character. So yes, you fail if you thought of something that applied to a situation at hand and you, for diplomatic reasons didn't say it. It's difficult to not be easy.

didn't I say the same thing? but in a non flambouyant way.

[liquidstatik]

Originally Posted by Dr. Volshurawitz

Yep, if you never say anything u didnt lie.

Yes. But, like willie said, it's dishonest. Which is just as bad.

[sadie]

it's called lying by omission; it's still lying.