Deception Detection: The Art of Deflecting the Question

Technique 1: The Art of Misdirection

When faced with a difficult question, the skilled deflector will use misdirection to shift attention away from the truth.

Example: "Ah, yes, the elephant in the room? Oh, you mean the one I'm not thinking about right now?"

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Technique 2: The Power of the Pause

A well-timed pause can be a powerful tool for deflecting the question.

"Let me just... uh... collect my thoughts... Ah yes, now the answer is clear!"

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Technique 3: The Art of the Distraction

When faced with a tough question, a skilled deflector will use a distraction to shift the focus away from the truth.

"Look! A bird! And isn't the sky a lovely shade of blue today?"

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