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SPOTTING-DECEPTION5 MIN READ

Find the Risky Read in the Room

Identify the observation that is most likely to become an overconfident single-tell judgment.

One cue is vivid. The better clue is testable. Find the observation that is most dangerous to overread as proof of deception. The neck rub and downward gaze Correct. This is the risky read because it tempts a single-tell verdict. Treat it as possible stress or control, then shift to verifiable content. The expense folder on the table The folder matters as evidence, not as a deception cue. It should be used to verify the claim, not to infer motive. The finance lead writing notes Note-taking is useful if it captures claims and follow-ups. It becomes risky only if it…

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