Is not telling the whole truth the same as lying?

Is not telling the truth the same as lying?

Not telling the whole truth is quibbling--not lying. However, the intent in the quibbler's heart is meant to deceive. So, while you would be quibbling--not lying, you shouldn't tell portions of the truth because it is deceptive and leads people to believe something that they don't know all of.

How can you be honest and never lie?

Well. "Lying" and "not telling the truth" are not always the same thing. "Lying is where you tell a person something with the purpose to deceive them. You can lie and still tell the truth. Here's an example. Obviously, if I told you the box was red and it really was red and I knew it was red, then I would be telling you the truth and not lying. If I told you the box was blue but it was really red but I thought it was blue, then I would be telling you the truth but I would not be lying. Now if I told the box was blue but it was really red and I knew it was red, then I would be both lying and not telling you the truth. And if I told you the box was blue but it was really red but I thought it was blue, then I would be lying but I would be telling you the truth. To answer your question, lying and being honest are the same things.

How do you spell lying as in not telling the truth?

Yes, lying is the correct spelling.Some example sentences are:Why are you lying to me?He is lying in bed.Lying to the police is not a good idea.The cat is lying in the sun.

If Someone says that they always lie are they telling the truth Or are they lying?

If I said "I always lie" and it's true, then I have spoken the truth and I don't always lie.By the same token if I say "I always lie" and it's a lie, then I say the truth sometimes.The man lies when he says he always lies.

Half a truth is often a lie?

When only part of the truth is told, it can be misleading or inaccurate, giving a false impression or leading to misunderstandings. It is important to be honest and provide the whole truth to avoid misinterpretations.

What is Maggie's ability in Breaking Dawn?

she can tell when someone is telling the truth or lying. not the same way edward can, by reading the true thoughts . . . but can sense absolutely when what someone is saying is a lie or not.

How do you know if someone is telling the truth?

Usually they can look you in the eyes and tell you. If you think they're lying keep asking questions and see if they change the story. Or say the same thing

How do you know when boys are telling the truth?

There isn't a foolproof way to determine if someone is telling the truth, regardless of their gender. However, you can pay attention to nonverbal cues, inconsistencies in their stories, and their overall trustworthiness. Building open and honest communication can also help foster an environment where people feel comfortable telling the truth.

A man walks up to you and says - everything I say to you is a lie Is he telling the truth or lying?

It's a paradox, if you answer anyway is wrong.If he's telling the truth them he would be lying, if he was lying then he would be telling the truth.He's lyingThere's no paradox. Just because it's not true that he always lies does not mean that he never lies. He lies sometimes, just like everyone else.Now, if he said 'This sentence is a lie', that would be a paradox.Indeed there is no paradox. The definition of a paradox implies that something is both true and false. There is a big mistake in the quite commonly accepted explanation from above: "if he was lying then he would be telling the truth". If someone lies, then he's NOT telling the truth, because he's lying. If he's lying when making this statement, the definition of lying implies that the statement itself is a lie, meaning in this case that he's not always lying. If he's telling the truth when saying he always lies, then that statement is also a lie, because he isn't always lying, he just told the truth. Actually, it doesn't matter if he's lying or telling the truth because either way this statement is a lie so it can never be true. Hence it's not a paradox.(For the statement to be true it can never be spoken out loud. Because when you tell someone you always lie, either you have to tell the truth about that which makes your statement false again or you lie about always lying, which again makes this statement a lie)ParadoxIf a man says, "I always lie", then the moment before he said it, it could have been either true or false that he always lies. If the man had ever told the truth, at any time in his life prior to making this statement, then the statement is simply false, and he is lying.But consider what happens if the statement was true prior to him saying so. If every word ever spoken by this man, prior to making that statement, was a lie, then it would have been accurate for someone else to say, about him, "he always lies". However, the moment he said it himself, he has told the truth, for once in his life, So, at first analysis, the statement is true.However, if the statement is true, then his "perfect record" of lying is no longer intact, i.e., it is no longer true that he "always lies", making the statement false the moment it is uttered.So far, that is in agreement with those who claim there is no paradox. However, those claims fail to carry this scenario all the way out. You see, if the statement is false, as we have just established, then the man's "perfect record" of lying is now intact once again. And it is true that he "always lies", making the statement true.But if the statement is true, then it is no longer true that he always lies, and therefore the statement is false. But if the statement is false then it is again true that he always lies, and so the statement is true.And on and on and on. That is why this is a paradox (if the statement was true before he said it). If it is true, it is false; and if it is false, it is true. Simply being true makes it false. Simply being false makes it true. So it is true and false at the same time. I think someone said that was the very definition of a paradox.So to summarize, if the man had ever told the truth prior to making this statement, then this statement is simply false. However, if he had never told the truth prior to making this statement, then the statement is, in fact, a paradox.

How is not telling me something the same as lying?

Not telling you something can be considered similar to lying because it involves withholding information that could potentially mislead or deceive you. Both actions can result in a lack of transparency and can lead to a misunderstanding or false impression.

If you answered questions based on memory to be a true statement with no lies intended and you gave a different answer to the same question is this considered an ongoing lie?

Most of us know that if someone started telling a joke and it got to the last person that joke wouldn't be told in the same context. Humans perceive actions or even hear gossip in different ways, so no, it's not lying if you really believe what you were saying is the truth. If someone corrected you and they were right and you kept telling it in your own way then yes, you are purposely not telling the truth. Marcy

If a guy said he liked me but we only really talk on msn and he said the same things hes saying to me but more genuinly and believable to my friend how do I no he is telling the truth?

you don't and quite frankly, this guy sounds like a complete and utter jerk who is lying and insincere.