I think it honestly depends. I'm like you, I make a point to not lie at all but there are instances where an occasional white lie is acceptable. Saying you're fine when your not just because you don't want to talk about something is okay, although that is more natural because no one really talks about their personal issues unless they are super close to someone. I've had people I'm not close to, acquaintances and coworkers, ask how I am and I say I'm fine when I'm really not. Although in those cases, I think it is also just a natural social greeting to ask someone how they are even though they generally don't give a crap.

Now the most likely times I will tell a white lie is if I want to prevent hurting someone's feeling, especially if they are prone to losing their minds and starting up a bunch of drama. Telling a white lie to save face and prevent drama is more acceptable in my opinion. I'll admit, I've done that, especially when it involved someone who couldn't handle the truth and would go crazy and try to ruin other people's reputation if she didn't get her way or felt slighted even just a little. Basically, they were white lies out of fear. But if someone can handle the truth, then I am more willing to be honest in a tactful manner, which can be done.