Also known as "inserting loopholes," this technique uses vague or ambiguous language to soften statements, making them harder to dispute while maintaining an appearance of precision. By introducing qualifiers, the speaker can avoid making definitive claims, thereby evading accountability and giving themselves room to backtrack if challenged.
- adding an extra word or phrase to a response, which makes it ultimately meaningless, but still leaves the desired impression. - adding an extra word or phrase to a response, which makes it ultimately meaningless, but still leaves the desired impression. - adding an extra word or phrase to a response, which makes it ultimately meaningless, but still leaves the desired impression. - adding an extra word or phrase to a response, which makes it ultimately meaningless, but still leaves the desired impression.
