I met a vegetarian that I really like, but I’m not vegetarian. But I told her that I was. I rationalize this by saying that it’s not really a lie because I really am a vegetarian, just part-time, mostly just in between meals when I’m not eating.
It’s like I’m not lying, but leaving out part of the truth. I’m a vegetarian (except at mealtime). I don’t watch any television (when I’m sleeping). etc.