The three levels of lying.

What a wonderful world it would be if honesty really was the best policy.
Sadly, the first rule of life is that people lie. It's a protection mechanism and part of human nature.
So do yourself a favor and think about the three levels of lying when faced with ANYTHING anyone says.......

Level 1: The stated fact.
Example: I'm not feeling well.

Level 2: The true intention.
Example: I can't be bothered going to work today.

Level 3: The underlying motivation.
Example: My job sucks and I need a break.

Behind every statement is a hidden truth.
In the above example level 2 is occasionally obvious. Look beyond that to level 3 and you are inside the head of that person.
Try it, you'll be amazed at how transparent people really are. We all do it and most of us don't even think about our own third level!

If you third level somebody else you have an advantage, your ahead of their own thinking.