ㄛf you chose the third response, well, you’re a liar. Don’t feel bad, however. If the truth be told, most of us lie to some degree, especially when faced with an alternative like hurting the feelings of poor, good-hearted Aunt Sylvia.Some of us, however, lie so often that we don’t realize it. That’s when it becomes the sort of problem that may require professional help. So, what’s the difference between being diplomatic and being deceptive?The most common fibs are relatively harmless ones. They’re minor evasions told to avoid hurting someone’s feelings or to avoid conflict. For example, you say “Of course, I’m not angry you were 40 minutes late.” Behavioral experts seem to agree that these “white lies” are acceptable in moderation to preserve social harmony.