There are three types of lies - white lies, black lies and Indian lies. The last is told very often in our country and they are the most harmless. If you ask me, they'll even pass off as cute. We Indians have quite a way with lies. These lies have become a part of our everyday lives, so much so that we forget they are lies! If you're a purebred desi, you have definitely come across these at some point:

"Arre main to kab ka nikal chuka hoon. Traffic bahut hai yaar."

Catch me if you can! There is no way I will leave from here in the next half an hour.

"Bhaiya, 50 rupees me chalna hai toh chalo. Main roz itna hi deta hoon."

I have no idea how much it takes to get there. In fact, I am going there for the first time, but don’t want to be cheated.