Is It Okay to Fib About Event Times?

You know, most of us would probably agree that lying to your friends isn’t the best idea. But what if there’s one situation where it might just be okay?

There’s a woman on TikTok who’s blowing up right now after her friends made a sneaky little dinner reservation. They told her it was for 8:00 P.M. . . . but it was actually for 8:30. Why? Because they know her too well—she’s always late!  (CLICK HERE to watch video)

And guess what? They nailed it. She showed up at 8:22, only to find out she was the first one there. The hostess even confirmed it.

So, let’s think about this from an ethics perspective—was that little white lie acceptable? One expert says it’s best to avoid lying altogether. But here’s the thing: calling out a friend for being late can backfire, making you look like the controlling one. So maybe, just maybe, a little trickery can work in your favor, especially if it shames them into showing up on time!

But hey, people online aren’t too worried about the ethics of it all—they’re more focused on how rude it is to be consistently late. One person even warned her, saying, “The next step is ‘forgetting’ to invite you!”