Thread by @AndyBrookeLmstn

There are specific linguistic tics that can signal deceit. Words reveal.

LOOKING AT WHAT @JustinTrudeau SAYS and focusing on one element worth taking a look at: namely, his use of the qualifier "extremely". It is a non-essential amplifier. Its repetition, weightage of ±

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placement and in particular, the peculiar intensity with which he enunciates it. TRUDEAU uses it twice (0:10; 1:32), in a lengthy English response (1 min 27 sec).Like bookends, at the beginning of his response and again,at the end. His enunciation in each instance is unnatural. ±

To be clear, there are no absolute "tells" that can definitively (or singularly) indicate deception. THAT SAID, TRUDEAU's use of "extremely" taken with a cluster of features (i.e. pauses filled with utterances "ah" "um" "er" and "uh", vocal tension, postural shifts, head nods ±

and sneers, mixed disturbances before transition to French, etc.) taken together can (reliably) cast a doubt across its truthfulness.

The avoidance by TRUDEAU of a clear question from @AnnieClaireBO @CTVNews is plainly evident. While lying imposes an extra cognitive load on ±

the liar, liars sometimes experience "duping delight" which can include either excitement about the challenge of lying or pride in succeeding at the lie.

Upon concluding his English response, the equilibrium of TRUDEAU was noticeably disturbed by the follow up question. He ±

reacts by continuing unabated in his avoidance, and transitions to French. For the observer,what becomes evident is a believable evasiveness is underway.

We can all benefit from additional tools to detect deceit from language. How can we increase our ability to distinguish ±

truthful statements from deceptive ones? In this instance, I invite the reader to watch the video again, and then leave it to their judgement as to the semantics of truthfulness and reliability on display here.

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