Band 6 essay sample: white lies or honesty.

In our daily life, people sometimes do not say the truth to protect the feelings of others. Some people think this kind of lie is acceptible, but others believe we must be honest in every situation. In this essay I will look at both opinions, and I will explain why I think small lies are sometimes better than the truth.

Firstly, many people beleive that a small lie can protect someone from pain. For example, if a friend cooks dinner for you and the food is not tasty, most people still says it is delicious. They do not want to make their friend to feel sad. Moreover, sometimes the truth can be very hurtful, for instance for a person with a serious illness. In my country, many families hide bad news from a sick grandparent, and people see it as kind of love.

Secondly, other people argue that honest is one of the most important value in a relationship. If a person lies once, it is difficult to trust him again, the friendship is never the same. For example, many people feel angry and hurt about a lie from their partner, even a small one. Furthermore, this can deceive a friendship and small lies often become bigger lies.

In conclusion, both views have good points, but in my opinion a small lie is acceptable to protect somebody. However, everybody have to be honest about serious things like money or work, because the truth always comes out at the end. So it is important to think carefully before we say something that is not true to our friends.