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    This document discusses different types of deception and lying that people may encounter, including lying on a job application, lying on social media, selling counterfeit items, and misrepresenting food labels. It then asks the reader to consider which type of lie is most acceptable and discusses reasons why people lie, self-deception, tricks on television, white lies, cheating on exams, and justified fraud against the rich.

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    This document discusses different types of deception and lying that people may encounter, including lying on a job application, lying on social media, selling counterfeit items, and misrepresenting food labels. It then asks the reader to consider which type of lie is most acceptable and discusses reasons why people lie, self-deception, tricks on television, white lies, cheating on exams, and justified fraud against the rich.

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    This document discusses different types of deception and lying that people may encounter, including lying on a job application, lying on social media, selling counterfeit items, and misrepresenting food labels. It then asks the reader to consider which type of lie is most acceptable and discusses reasons why people lie, self-deception, tricks on television, white lies, cheating on exams, and justified fraud against the rich.

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    SPEAKING PART 3

    Here are some common deceptions a person might encounter during his lifetime. Discuss with your partner what
    problems might these lies cause.

    Lying about
    skills and
    qualifications
    during a job
    interview

    Lying in your
    Facebook Selling fake
    status lottery cards
    What kind of
    problems can this
    type of dishonesty
    cause?

    Listing
    Lying about
    different
    liking a
    ingredients on
    friends gift
    a food label

    Now decide which of these lies is the most acceptable

    Speaking Part 2 Further discussion


    1. Why do people lie?
    2. Do people sometimes deceive themselves? Can you give examples
    3. What do you think about the television programmes where tricks are played on people?
    4. Do you share the opinion that white lies are perfectly fine in some cases?
    5. Would you agree that sometimes cheating at the exams is acceptable?
    6. Some people say that when the rich are swindled, financial fraud is justified. Would you
    agree with that?

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