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Goes both way, yes.

History has examples of extremely underprivileged people not compromising on the values even when facing death or torture.

That value usually isn't not telling white lies of no importance in a job interview.

When does it stop, though?

A white lie during interview, a deadline you promised and knew you could not deliver? A product you ship that claims to do X, but it doesn't?

All's fair in business and war.