Faking Responsibility: Technique 4 - Blatantly Blurring the Lines

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Blatantly Blurring the Lines is a technique that involves deliberately obfuscating clear communication in order to appear more responsible.

A person blurring their lines of responsibility

To master this technique, one must practice the art of speaking in half-truths, conveniently omitting key details, and deftly dodging accountability.

Example: When asked to take responsibility for a mistake, respond with a vague "we're working on it" and swiftly pivot to a tangentially related topic.

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