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!"

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