Would You Rather..

What is a lie? A lie to me is when someone does not tell me the truth when I ask for it. Is withholding information considered a lie? No, not really. This doesn't mean that you SHOULD withhold information but sometimes it's necessary in order to avoid hurt and unnecessary drama. I mean, if I don't like what you're wearing, I'm not going to say it blatantly to your face. However, if you asked me if I liked it, I'd have no other choice than to tell you the truth. If you like your outfit and are confident with it, then my opinion shouldn't matter. So thus, me withholding information is no big deal. Sometimes however, withholding information could do more harm than good. For example, if I saw a friends boyfriend out with some other girl and saw him do stuff (ie kissing) depending on the closeness level to my friend, I'd probably feel obliged to tell her (even though not asked). However, I think withholding this information is not considered a lie because in order for it to be a lie you would need to say something that is not the truth and if you say nothing at all, it can't possibly be a lie; right? Would you rather the truth that makes you cry or a lie that makes you smile?