The Art of Lies

For those that haven't known me for an extended period of time, I'm a very unique person when it comes to friendships. Especially if I just met you. Let me elaborate...

There came a point in my life (last summer to be exact) when a friend and I found it entertaining and challenging to manipulate and lie to people. Most importantly though was being able to read reactions and thoughts. It really does become an art but don't get me wrong, we never lied about anything serious. It usually involved simple questions such as my name, my ethnicity, or just a sly sarcastic remark for a rather unintelligent question...

So you're probably wondering exactly how this (cruel) idea is exactly a game...well it's simple. It usually consists of reading the person's emotions/reactions, playing on ideas and then holding the bluff pretending you have the better cards.

Ok it doesn't have anything to do with have better cards...

What it does consist of is usually making a hyperbolic idea sound believable all the while holding a straight face. The one thing you have to be aware of is whether the person is reverse the psychology and pretending to believe you.

So there is a benefit behind all of this, besides the ability to get out of sticky situations...

The ability to read emotions, to be able to understand the way a person processes information, the body language a person gives off while deciphering what to say next opens up a whole new way to connecting to a person. It brings a new perception of being able to understand if there is deeper meaning or story to a simple "Things are pretty good".

Anyways, the days of silly lies are over since it does end up building a reputation when can't tell if you're serious or not. I still use my perception to try to understand people...