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"When somebody gives you a peek behind the curtain while chatting, you don’t go and demand proof." It is up to you as a communicator to establish your credebil
by ClumsyPilot 5y ago
"When somebody gives you a peek behind the curtain while chatting, you don’t go and demand proof."
It is up to you as a communicator to establish your credebility so that people can trust your words and take your seriously. It's not a favour to the audience.
As far as I can tell, this gentleman has categorised you as a random dude at the bar making things up.
- imwillofficial 5y agoLet’s apply that here. Guy at the bar is telling war stories, you aren’t sure He is telling the truth, sounds like a tall tale… You never served in the army so you’re not sure… But your gut is telling you He is a liar. What do you do? Nothing. Because you are not in a position to know better. It’s your unsubstantiated guess against a possible lie. If you are coming to the conversation in good faith, you don’t start with an accusation of lying. You share your doubts and ask politely for more information.