coffee addict – it depends which way leads to more shalom. You’re assuming that most people would say you shouldn’t lie. If it’s true that you shouldn’t lie, the reason is that lying is bad for a relationship and leads to a lack of shalom. If that’s not the case and telling the truth would be bad for your relationship, then you should lie.
My guess is that when it comes to anything that could be found out, lying is probably worse for shalom.