Things To Remember When Saying Less
- It can make people suspicious
- Sometimes it’s smarter to play the court jester, and make yourself seem foolish and harmless despite being smarter than the king.
- If you want to distract anyone, talking foolish may be used as an Smokescreen
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The less you say, the more intimidating and powerful you are. Always say less than necessary. When you do speak, make it vague and ambiguous, leaving the meaning to others to interpret. They’ll be frustrated and obsessed with trying to figure you out.
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