Reply To: Are you allowed to lie to save yourself embarrassment.?

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Yes, you may. You may lie for Tznius, humility, to save someone trouble, and of course, peace. You may wiggle the truth to avoid getting stuck arguing with someone when you know he won’t let up. The Gemara has many instances where Amoraim said things and the Gemara says it was only to save himself from embarrasment.