“The lone serial killer... was using nothing but plural pronouns... Choice of pronouns always tells you how much influence a person ... has.”

Other People's Business · Former FBI Lead Hostage Negotiator Chris Voss on the Business of Hostage Taking

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advise using plural pronouns to assess a kidnapper’s influence within their team

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