The Wiggles Show Deception

Wordy responses with “wiggle” words are deceptive.

”Based on Deutsche Bank's current knowledge
and the results of the extensive searches that
have already been conducted, the Bank has
in its possession tax returns …

….could have been stated as:

“The Bank possesses tax returns.”

Who Learns More Here? Q or A (1 or 2)?

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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.