Black or WhiteBy Jenny, Jinny and Sarah

IntroductionTrust

Relationships• Healthy relationships based on TRUST. (Personal, work, school, business)• Marriage, children, close friends, promotion, products)

QuestionCan we trust a LIAR?

- Obvious answer.- Our team’s answer.- 2 basic types.

ClipAbout the movie.

A White Lie

Was it a bad LIE?Intentions

The 2 basic types of lies: Bad Lies & White Lies- A Lie in general is: A false statement (untruth)- A Bad Lie: When a person intentionally makes a false statement to mislead or deceive someone. (ex.)- A White Lie: When a person doesn’t have bad intentions and when the lie is harmless for both the teller and the listener. (ex.)

Our topic is about:White LiesInterested to know about Americans.

Hypothesis1. Women vs. Men

2. Young vs. Old3. Americans are Honest and Straightforward

Survey

Question 1If your child tells a lie, how will you react?

A. Punish my child.B. Scold mildly.C. Let it slide several times.D. Not care.

Question 1 - Analysis

23%

69%

8%

Your reaction?A B C D

Question 2How often do you tell a white lie?- Scale question, select number from 0(Never) to 10(Always).

Question 2 - Analysis

2

5

3

1

4

Others

9

6

4

2

2

3

Frequency of white lie in your life

Men vs. Women Married vs. Single

Question 2 – Analysis, continued

0~3

4~6

7~10

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

9

4

1

6

4

2

F M

0~3

4~6

7~10

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

9

1

0

6

7

3

M S

Question 3How guilty do you feel when you tell a white lie.- Scale question, select number from 0(Never mind) to 10(Feel guilty).

Question 3 - Analysis

2

5

3

1

4

Others

9

6

4

2

2

3

Your feeling about telling white lies

Married vs. Single Ages

Question 3 – Analysis, continued

0~3

4~6

7~10

0% 20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

2

2

6

8

3

5

M S

0~3

4~6

7~10

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

2

1

3

7

3

3

1

2

0

0

1

3

10-20 20-3030-40 Over 40

Question 4Have you ever told a white lie?- If yes, tell me your own white lies.

- If no, why haven’t you told a white lies?

Question 4Have you ever told a white lie?- If yes, tell me your own white lies.

- If no, why haven’t you told a white lies?

Question 4 - Analysis- Telling a person they look good when they don't. (5)

- Saying I like something when I don't, especially when something is a present for me.(3)

- Saying I am busy when I am not, to avoid unpleasant meeting.(3)

- Others (Flirting, Change scores, April’s fool, etc.)

Question 5Do you think these situations are white lies or bad lies?- Excuses between boyfriend and girlfriend- Lying about your appearance on internet- Lies to protect your friend- Grumbling at test- Fairy tales- Christmas present from Santa Clause

Question 6Why do you think white lies are so common?

A. We can avoid conflicts and protect ourselves.B. We can sound more polite.C. We can maintain our relationship at least

superficially.D. We can spare others from being upset.

Question 6 - Analysis

35%

12%

4%

31%

19%

Your reason?A B C D Others

Conclusion

Conclusion of Hypothesis

Most Ameri-cans are

honest and frank

They some-times tell a white lie!

Women Vs. Men

Men tell a white lie more!

Young Vs. Old people

Young peo-ple tell a white lie more!

Why Most American Tell a White Lie?

Hon-esty

Avoiding con-flict&

Making other’s feeling better

HoweverThe definition and limitation of white lie is vary from person to person.Frequency in use of a white lie is vary from person to person.

Something Interesting…?

White lie researcher is telling a white lie!

Thank you very much!

Please blurt anything out you want to ask!