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SPOTTING-DECEPTION5 MIN READ

Choose the Line That Opens the Timeline

Pick a neutral follow-up line that elicits timeline detail without accusing the speaker.

Victor has skipped the timeline around a policy exception. Pick the line Nadia should say next. Victor gives the broad answer. It was handled like normal. fromTop Nadia chooses her follow-up. fromBottom Walk me through Monday afternoon to Tuesday morning, especially the handoff and what changed. This is the strongest line. It asks for time, handoff, and change points, which statement analysis can evaluate, while keeping the tone neutral. You skipped the important part, so I need you to be honest now. This may be emotionally satisfying, but it imports a deception verdict before the evidence is tested and invites…

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