10 Ways To Lie More Effectively Than That IRS Bastard
by Jeff Wise
#1 Have a reason. Basically, says Ford, the trick is to lie as little as possible – only
when you actually have something to gain; that is when you are asked directly.
Don't respond to hypotheticals.
#2 Lay your groundwork. Don’t wait until you’re under the interrogation
lamp to start putting your story together.
The story has to anticipate the level of interrogation that will occur.
#3 Tell the truth, misleadingly. You’re telling the truth, but in a way that
leaves a false impression. Technically, it’s only a prevarication – about half
a sin. The art of the plausible lie.
#4 Know your target. Good liars have the same gift as good communicators:
the ability to get inside the listener’s head. Empathy not only clues you in to
what your subject wants to hear, it will help you avoid stepping onto trip
wires that will trigger their suspicions.
#5 Keep your facts straight. That means nailing down the details. Write
down notes if you have to. [notice how
the liars read their statements]
#6 Stay focused. One of the reasons most people make bad liars is that they find lying
a deeply unpleasant activity. Fear and guilt are evident in their facial
expressions. Lie with courage and impunity!
#7: Watch your signals. In his 1999 study of high school students,
Feldman found that nonverbal signals were crucial in determining who got away
with telling lies. See #6 above.
#8: Turn up the pressure. If your target has clearly become suspicious,
it’s time to raise the emotional stakes. Get inside their head!
#9: Counterattack. The fact is, just as most of us are uncomfortable telling lies, most
are uncomfortable accusing others. This discomfort can be used in the liar’s
favor. Don't just rebut, rather attack back with anger! [watch Hillary video's - the master]
#10: Bargain. Even when the jig is up, liars can often escape the worst by using a
process psychologists call bargaining. Cut a deal Chicago style!
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