Catholic school students are taught that lying is a sin. However,
instructors are also advised that using a bit of imagination is OK to
express the truth differently without lying. A perfect example of this
teaching is Getting a Hairdryer Through Customs:

An attractive young woman on a flight from Ireland asked the priest beside
her, 'Father, may I ask a favor?' 'Of course child. What can I do for you?'
'Well, I bought my mother an expensive hair dryer for her birthday. It is
unopened but well over the customs limits and I'm afraid they'll confiscate
it. Is there any way you could carry it through customs for me? Could you
possibly hide it under your robes for me?'

'I would love to help you my dear but, I must warn you, I will not tell a
lie.' 'With your honest face, Father, I'm sure that no one will question
you.' When they got to customs, she let the priest go first. The official
asked, 'Father, do you have anything to declare?' 'From the top of my head
down to my waist I have nothing to declare.' The official thought this
answer a little strange, so he asked, 'And what do you have to declare from
your waist to the floor?' 'I have a marvelous instrument that has been
designed for use on women, but which, to date, remains unused.' Roaring with
laughter, the official said, 'Go ahead, Father. Next please!"

K.J.