First thing that came to mind was correlation is not causation. But then I use however and therefore too much in my writing so I’m likely off my rocker.
Correlation is not causation, you’re right. “However” (go ahead and chuckle), if a lot of this is not clear...or, if a lot of this is grey (as opposed to black and white) - I’ll take your rocker :)
This stuff is for tool-purposes only. Not to make a diagnosis. Not to make some “pronouncement”. Not a be-all to end-all. Just a tool. Use it! It’s for you.
Voltaire said it well;
“”There are some that only employ words for the purpose of disguising their thoughts”
Tells you something don’t it? When the pauses are peppered with such dreary uhs and ums...
There’s really no “there” there. They really are - not that smart. In fact one of the best gotcha moments is when you call them out, *pretend* sotto voce with; “You’re really not that smart, are you?” accompanied by a surprised expression, as if it just occurred to you...it helps if the mics pick it up and twitter it about the land with ear-bleeding indignation. That’s a delicious bonus.