The Secret Language of Manipulation: How These Subtle Phrases Reveal a Mastermind at Mind Games
It’s not about honesty, it’s about control.
5) “Maybe I’m wrong, but…”
This phrase is one I’ve come across quite a few times.
It seems harmless on the surface, right? After all, he’s acknowledging the possibility that he could be wrong.
But here’s the catch. By starting his statement this way, he’s actually setting up a scenario where it’s harder for me to argue against his point.
Let me explain. If I disagree with him, it feels like I’m kicking someone who’s already down, because he just admitted he could be wrong.
