Is saying "yes" to flatter someone, even if it contradicts reality, considered hypocrisy or a lie, especially if the person is quick to anger and is hurt by the truth?
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Complaisance is not considered hypocrisy and is permissible as long as it does not involve lying. If avoiding a lie is difficult, one can resort to Tawriya (double entendre/ambiguity).
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