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.”