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Unlikely
Techniques > Conversation techniques > Excuses > Unlikely Description | Example | Discussion | See also
DescriptionWhen accused of something, show that it was unlikely to be you. Things you can do to achieve this include:
ExampleI was in Luton in the morning. Jane will tell you that. I would have had to drive pretty quickly to be in Jealot's Hill at the time you're talking about. Now why would I want to do that? Bill has been a good friend. There are many others who would like to hurt him. But not me, that's for sure. I wouldn't know one end of a dog-trap from another. What's it for? Is it like a bear trap? Sounds horrible. DiscussionMany accusations are not based on a full knowledge of the facts. Rather, the accuser has guessed that it was you, perhaps based on circumstantial evidence. If you can reduce the apparent probability of your guilt you can move their attention elsewhere. You can help this by creating doubt or pointing the finger at others who have more motive or skill. Reducing the probability of a person's involvement is a classic courtroom technique, where the lawyers sows seeds of doubt in the minds of the jurors. This includes reducing the likelihood of both motive and ability commit the crime in question. See also
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