Communication question

A.Me Request Description

1. Is it ethical to lie to get what you deserved but couldn’t get any other way? For example, would you lie to get a well-earned promotion or raise? Would it matter if you hurt a colleague’s chances of advancement in the process?

2. Is it ethical to lie to your relationship partner to avoid a conflict and perhaps splitting up?  In this situation, would it be ethical to lie if the issue was a minor one (you were late for an appointment because you wanted to see the end of the football game) or a major one (say, continued infidelity)?

3. Is it ethical to lie to get yourself out of an unpleasant situation?  For example, would you lie to get out of an unwanted date, an extra office chore, or a boring conversation?

4. Is it ethical to exaggerate the consequences of an act in order to discourage it?  For example, would you lie about the bad effects of marijuana in order to prevent your children or your students from using it?

5. Is it ethical to lie about yourself in order to appear more appealing—for example, saying you were younger or richer or more honest than you really are?  For example, would you lie in your profile on Facebook or on a dating website to increase your chances of meeting someone special?  You know that most people do and wonder if you’re handicapping yourself by not lying/exaggerating.