… sincerity that proved to be elusive. Practices > Reading & Writing Practices > Communication Keywords Lies falsehoods
fibs dissimulation Conversation Politeness anxiety A white lie, the OED explains, is ‘a harmless or trivial lie, esp. one … their characters’ attempts to attain or reject a sociable sincerity that proved to be elusive. … Lies … falsehoods …
fibs … dissimulation … Conversation … Politeness … anxiety … White lies, polite lies …