how to stop half-truths, deception, and storytelling from ruining your life Erikson, Thomas 1965- creator text bibliography nyu 2024 First U.S. edition. monographic eng swe

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viii, 358 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm "Protect yourself against lies and deception with bestselling author Thomas Erikson's proven behavioral science methods Do you ever have the feeling that your friend isn't telling you the whole story? Or that your colleague's answer doesn't quite add up? Whether in your personal or social life, professional life, or on the news or media, sorting the lies from the truth can be exhausting and make you feel constantly on edge. In the next installment of the Surrounded by Idiots series, Thomas Erikson shows you how to identify and deal with the liars in your life. With the help of the simple, four-color behavioral model made famous in Surrounded by Idiots, readers will learn to protect themselves against deception and insincerity. Filled with sophisticated wisdom and Erikson's trademark humor, SURROUNDED BY LIARS arms readers with the practical knowledge needed to feel confident in their ability to discern the truth and live a calmer, more reliable life"-- Introduction: why you want to read a book about liars A reflection on lies What is truth? What is a lie and what is not a lie? The real reasons we lie The consequences of lying How to construct a believable lie How the four colors deal with lies How psychopaths and narcissists lie Exposing liars Confronting liar A few words in closing and some advice for the road Truth and consistency in media and politics More on social media More on political correctness Playing with numbers Thomas Erikson. "First published in Sweden by Book Mark in 2024"--Title page verso. Includes bibliographical references and index. Truthfulness and falsehood Falsedad y veracidad Communication Social aspects Comunicación Aspectos sociales Communication Psychological aspects Comunicación Aspectos psicológicos Communicative competence Competencia comunicativa HM 1166 E68s 2024 302.2 9781250339188 (trade paperback) 1250339189 (trade paperback) 2024032883 DLC 240809 20250820110444.0 23817185 eng