The art of ignoring someone while still pretending to care. A delicate balance of eye contact, nods, and 'uh-huh' affirmations.
A cleverly crafted joke told with an air of innocence, designed to deflect attention and avoid actual conversation.
A stalling tactic used to buy time and avoid commitment, often employed by those who can't think on their feet.
A social trick to get people to let their guard down, often used by salespeople, politicians, and therapists.
A delicate dance of emotional manipulation, where you pretend to care to get people to do your bidding.
A clever ploy to elicit sympathy and avoid responsibility, often employed by those who can't take the blame.
A sly tactic to sow confusion and doubt, often used by those who can't be bothered with facts.
A clever ruse to appear uninterested, often used by those who are secretly very interested.
A verbal sword used to deflect attacks and hide the truth, often wielded by those who can't handle the truth.
A clever combination of the above, often used by those who can't be bothered with actual facts.