Is lying ever ok?

Should we always be totally blunt?

Sometimes you have to tell a little white lie to protect someone's feelings as to be totally frank and honest would hurt them badly. In time you can come back to the situation and take the time and counsel them. Certain situations don't always allow you the time to explain and it would be hurtful to be blunt. I always try and revisit the circulation and be tactfully honest though as its not a good idea to leave someone with false hope either, but to give good constructive criticism.