Quote (dude_927 @ Dec 15 2014 04:11pm)
Is it wrong to say something blatantly untrue to make someone feel better about mortality? It has become a trend with police (the ones who have to inform the families of the deceased) to say things like "he died instantly, no suffering" or "he's in a better place" (from an atheist), is this acceptable behavior? Do you think it is more a matter of "helping the grieving" or "make breaking the news a little bit easier on their self". I have recently been in a situation where i was having a discussion with a terminally ill cancer patient, and i kept having urges to say things that i would not say in any other situation just to ease the tension of silence, is this just a human response, is it empathetic discomfort, or is it merely my attempt to "dodge" the admission that i simply do not know if things will be ok and cannot offer the condolence i wish i were capable of offering.
There called white lies - cause your intention is good , even though you got shit news.
Could say that its never a bad thing to try and be nicer, especially to people you care about.