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“The word “actually,” like its cousin “frankly,” should, by itself, be a tip-off to most people that what is to follow is a blatant lie— but it isn’t.” quote by Alan Bradley
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““The word “actually,” like its cousin “frankly,” should, by itself, be a tip-off to most people that what is to follow is a blatant lie— but it isn’t.””

Alan Bradley

About This Quote

Words like “actually” and “frankly” often signal that the speaker is about to lie, though they may not always.

In simple terms: Certain words hint at possible deception.

Key Takeaway

Question statements that start with these cues.

Themes

communication trust deception

Mood

skeptical curious

Type

analytical advice

When to use this quote

  • negotiations
  • media consumption
  • personal conversations

Key Concepts

language cues honesty

Questions to Reflect On

  • When do you trust these cues?
  • How can you verify truthfulness?
A Different Perspective

Not all such statements are lies; context matters.

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