Passage Summary: An ethicist points out that while we say lying is always bad, we don't actually live that way. In fact, if telling the truth is going to really hurt someone's body or feelings, lying is actually the right thing to do.

Conclusion: Lying is morally acceptable in cases where the truth is likely to result in significant physical or emotional harm to others.

Reasoning: While many people believe lying is always wrong, almost no one actually follows that rule, and lying can prevent serious negative consequences.

Analysis: This is a Principle Application question where we are given a rule and asked to find a scenario that fits it. The rule is specific: the lie must be motivated by a 'reasonable expectation' of 'considerable' harm to 'others.' When looking at the options, be careful to distinguish between lying to avoid minor awkwardness and lying to prevent genuine trauma or injury. We are looking for a case where the stakes are high and the beneficiary of the lie is someone other than the liar.