Thought: A Kind Truth is Better Than Lying

I know the general saying is that if you tell a little lie, then it's okay in case the truth hurts. Case in point, a friend of mind had a waiter who was hitting on her. She instead told him that she was seeing someone already. The truth of the matter was that she wasn't interested at all. I think a kinder way of saying "I'm sorry, I'm not interested" would be better than for her to lie so openly.

I think we as a country, especially the men, are too concerned with how their feelings are hurt. Now don't get me wrong, I'm all for respecting others' feelings. But I think we're getting a bit out of hand if we're willing to lie so we don't come off being too forward. And I think a kinder truth does more in the long run for people's feelings than lying does. So hence my new saying:

"A Kind Truth is Better Than Lying"

I understand there may be an exception or two because life is that way. If you can think of one, share away in the comments. So if you see someone looking very unkempt, but they've got nice shoes on...well, of course a truth is "You look ridiculous," but a kinder truth is "I like your shoes." Which, in my opinion, is a better comment than "My, you look lovely today."