Typically ..

Truth-tellers volunteer pertinent facts
to make sure there is no misunderstanding.

The deceptive create distraction, irrelevance, and confusion to foster misunderstanding.

Be Simple and Precise

Fight your habit of completing your questions, talking over the answer, blocking the interviewee’s response. (Andrea Mitchell)

Yet, another reason to ask simple, precise questions.

"If you bring up a problem ...."

Always be prepared to offer a
well-thought out solution when
you identify a problem.

"I have ..."

"I have never struck a woman .." is not the same as,
"I never struck a woman ..”