Detecting Deception: Absolutes
This is a series of intel about the specific methods of detecting deception for operatives in close proximity personal communicational scenarios.
Speaking in absolutes is arguing or portraying a certain view in unconditional black and white terms.
Of which is a viable indicator of a specific deception in play or a generally deceptive / dishonest person. A common trait with people that are actively lying or a person being defensive because they are a liar.
An absolute defines a statement to be perfect, guaranteed, exact and unquestionable.
Leaving no gray area or room for error or exception.
Absolute words such as “always” and “never” are the most indicative. Others; best, most, worst, everyone, everything, perfect, impossible, absolutely etc.
– A suspect under interrogation might say: “I never committed a crime ever in my life.”
– A salesman trying to make a sale might say: “This is the best price you’ll find anywhere, guaranteed.”
– A con artist working a mark might say: “I always take care of my best people the best.”
– A spy recruiting a hostile asset might say: “We know everything about you and everyone you know.”
– A politician caught in a scandal might say: “It was a perfect call, the best call.”
– A person being accused might say: “I have absolutely no memory of that.”
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