culture   Eastern culture
statement   In Eastern culture, truthfulness is valued for harmony, but lying is sometimes acceptable for saving face and social stability.

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1 if human lies Eastern countries May be more acceptable in certain circumstances, such as to save face or maintain harmony within social structures 1
2 if human lies Eastern culture Considered a social skill, sometimes necessary to maintain harmony and save face 1
3 if human lies Eastern culture Can be seen as a social lubricant and a way to maintain harmony, particularly in certain situations 1
4 if human truthful Eastern culture Saving face and maintaining harmony may take precedence over complete honesty 1
5 if human truthful Eastern culture Emphasized as a fundamental virtue for maintaining social harmony and trust 1