Smokescreens: The Art of the Misdirect

Smokescreens are creative conversational tactics used to avoid directly answering questions or addressing issues. While these deflection techniques, such as whataboutism, false equivalence, and information overload, can be amusing in their absurdity, it's important to distinguish them from the more serious practice of gaslighting. By recognizing these tactics and steering conversations back on track with humor and clarity, you can navigate through the haze of deflection and maintain effective communication in the workplace.