Jason Hanson's Simple Spy Tactic to Keep You Out of Trouble

[@DaveErnstMusic]

I love this one! I’m 52, and remember how valuable it was to have this skill, as a teen! I was around 13 when the bus bully was giving me a hard time, because I looked his way and our eyes met. He badgered me for a few days verbally, and then I complimented him one day and said something extremely kind. From that day forward, he was my protector on the bus and sat with me everyday. (I have highly functioning autism, so this was huge for me,as a teenager.)

[@raumshen9298]

Very well done 👍

[@danmartens8855]

Congratulations on navigating the complex unwritten and malleable rules of social etiquette. This is extremely difficult for people on the spectrum because non-spectrum people often don't even know they are following these "secret" rules. In a sense people on the spectrum are like anthropologists visiting an exotic foreign culture. They have to carefully unearth the unspoken totems and taboos.

[@luciaconn6788]

this is hilarious, independently minded women do this already, flattery especially always

[@dai19721]

@@danmartens8855 its a hard knock life.

[@reesedaniel5835]

@@danmartens8855 Yes "non spectrum" people are like monkeys. They instinctively know the art of butt kissing. 🐒🐵

[@NightHawke]

This is perhaps the best self-defense technique in the world! You stop the fight by avoiding it entirely. As it were, discretion is the better part of valor!

[@albertgrant1017]

Well Said !

[@TheRealSykx]

It's a lesson from Sun Tzu "To win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill."

[@reesedaniel5835]

@@TheRealSykx Yes which is exactly what the globalists and their sold out govt puppets are doing to us currently by sabotaging trains and barges carrying toxic chemicals and passing laws in CONgress to force people out of their homes when an area become "contaminated"......(and that's just one of many covert tactics they are using against the sleeping masses).

[@georgemartin5980]

You win every fight you don't get into. It's just too bad how long it takes some of us to realize that, and even longer to implement it.

[@PolishBehemoth]

Not really. Some fights nees to be had. Like when a innocent woman is being attacked. Someone shkuld attack the attacker.

[@paulgrae6120]

I could teach you a few things sir

[@squirelova1815]

@@PolishBehemoth "Innocent woman"? I haven't found one yet.

[@qq84]

But if you go into a fight and arrest/report him. He might learn his lesson and stop being a danger to society.

[@KosstAmojan]

From the Art of War: appear strong when you are weak, and weak when you are strong.

[@JasonHansonSpyBriefing]

Sound advice. God bless.

[@billyunair]

Also Book of 5 rings (Musashi) is a good read.

[@TheRealSykx]

To win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill. To subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill.

[@ObamaoZedong]

I sure hope the US government is doing this right now because we're appearing weak AF.

[@timothystarritt4343]

Be like water and not ice unless it is cold. When the wind blows, a tree leaves. Can't tell by the furoughs how many mules pulled the plow.

[@1notgilty]

Thanks Jason - I've used this same technique several times to defuse potentially dangerous situations. It usually works.

[@JasonHansonSpyBriefing]

Awesome!

[@krisw7625]

Honestly, the comments of this video are better than the video itself. Really good stuff here guys. Well done!

[@dennisbergendorfii5440]

Yeah, one of the few bits of advice I remember from my folks is to ALWAYS be sure to pass the "attitude check" when you get pulled over.

[@JLchevz]

Sometimes you just gotta offer people a way out of a conflict. When you chat with them or compliment them you're effectively offering an easy out so that tensions can be lowered, and most people want to be stress free.

[@chrisdunnettmusic]

We refer to that as "Tongue Fu" talking your way out of a bad situation :)

[@buckarue100]

Your'e a very interesting guy. I'm 85 years old but your never to old to learn a new technique.

[@elund408]

I watched a video on a man who drove a motorcycle through central and south America, every time he got stopped at a roadblock where he knew he would be shook down for a bribe, he would get out and start a conversation with the official about how he loved the country and how beautiful it was, the cops rarely tried for a bribe. It works in many situations.

[@MrM-u3h]

Bald and Bankrupt? He's very good at using flattery to get out of sticky situations.

[@elund408]

@@MrM-u3h Im not sure which channel.

[@bdcochran01]

In the 1970s, I met a guy named Joe on a ship between Greece and Turkey. It had taken him a year, but he went from the Mediterranean to the Union of South Africa, overland. No documentation. He would simply show up at a checkpoint, day after day, until the people go to know him and let him through.

[@slappy8941]

I was at a park one time, sitting in my car waiting for a friend to show up. It was after dark, and a cop rolled through and stopped to ask me what I was doing there. I said "Well I was trying to stay out of trouble, but that doesn't seem to be working out too well for me." He chuckled a little and I told him I was just waiting for a friend so we could do our nightly jog around the track. I had my sneakers and sweats on so he bought it, but we were really going to get high. 😅

[@kelf114]

This made me laugh. Reminds me of high school (way back in ancient times...the 70s 😄).... We used to get high at lunchtime....behind the police station. Sounds dumb, but it was the last place anyone would look. 😄

[@dsauce223]

This is excellent advice. I used to use it as a doorman in my younger days all the time. Sure, I could have smoked some people, but generally speaking a physical confrontation is a lose/lose scenario. Another great video from Mr. Hanson.

[@JasonHansonSpyBriefing]

Thank you for watching! God bless!

[@dsauce223]

@@JasonHansonSpyBriefing My pleasure buddy. Thanks for writing back. That's cool.

[@John_Conner222]

I'm embarrassed to admit it but I have used this technique before on my own states LEO's. Traffic can be tough in my state and can get the best of anyone. There have been a few times when the stress became too much and I started driving a bit too aggressively which always attracts LEO attention. I have talked my way out of several tickets by playing the dumb, lost, and scared card while also destressing the officer and making them feel at ease as they have an extremely stressful job. Smiling, acknowledging and complimenting in a congruent manner (meaning not fake) just works amazing on everyday people. So many times has it not only gotten me out of trouble but gotten me into places and events that normally would be off limits to me. As a civilian I have been in so many neat places that were normally off limits by just being pleasantly happy, complimentive, and curious with a bit of "Derpy" projection thrown in.

[@missblackwood]

This is excellent advice and it works in many situations. People underestimate the power of simply being nice to others with a bit of endearing derpiness thrown in😂

[@redfoe77]

Flattery is one of the simple de-escalation techniques anyone can learn.

[@davidpeck3912]

I love Jason's videos. They're very informative and helpful. He wears nice shirts too!

[@bobwallace9814]

I've always used what I call "bar insurance" if I happen to be in one. There is always a table of construction workers, either just getting off work or it's raining and work was called off. I have the waitress bring them a pitcher of beer on me. Sometimes even two or three. One is always going to come over and ask why so I tell them hard workers deserve a break every now and then and it's their day. He always tells the table and they all appreciate the gesture. I just tell them to keep on eye on me. There has been more than once some drunk tried to size me up only to have several of my new bodyguards step in. Cheap insurance.

[@andrewbieger5004]

Not a bad plan at all. Will keep that one is the back pocket.

[@lastuberman]

I try to avoid bars like that as my beer muscles can get me into trouble.

[@Leonardokite]

People need to take that to heart. If someone objectionable you encounter is so insecure that they need you to stroke their ego, then laugh and do it. Use the mental battles to avoid the physical battles which you may not be successful at.

[@konsyjes]

This insight also works great in reverse. As a caution against people who try to butter you up when you have questions for them.

[@garyfrancis6193]

This is the best video I have ever watched on KZbin. You must be a genius on how well you delivered this excellent advice.

[@zodglubby]

I see what you did there😂

[@Mike-yl6hs]

WELL SAID!! Works very well!

[@allybally0021]

An alternative spy technique is solid eye contact, hyperventilating and when asked "WTF are you looking at?" say....."I'm not sure but its looking back'". Smooths things over every time.

[@thegracegarden1244]

Great idea. I told my wife you are the only one that gives advice on how to downplay a situation and avoid it

[@JasonHansonSpyBriefing]

Thank you for sharing with your wife. God bless you and your family!

[@Katesharpandvoice]

It is valuable in business. As a temp I learned that flattery will get you everywhere. Just make sure it's sincere in that situation or you will be found out.

[@mistersamdi]

Oh my God! The value of this technique cannot be understated! In moderation, flattery is a great social tool.

[@SA-vz7qi]

A friend of mine was questioned (decades ago a friend was stopped for taking photos of the MI6 building because he thought it was an interesting bullding to find in London. They relaxed when he started talking about the styling if it.

[@johnsmith-ht3sy]

Its that secret it features in a James Bond 007 movie.

[@SA-vz7qi]

@ john smith This was quite a long time ago, not that long after they opened it. It was still a really unreasonable position for them to take.

[@johnsmith-ht3sy]

I used to work just down the road from there in 1985 and would walk over Vauxhall bridge in my lunch hour, it was a large vacant plot of land, no building at all. Construction started but I changed jobs by then. London now has so many new buildings since then I get lost, mainly because I moved out in 1999. Blanc flight, same as when I left JHB.

[@Lyn4817]

Life is so much easier when you can apologise and flatter others. It can get you out of so many types of situations. Unfortunately too many aren't able to swallow the ego or pride too save themselves.

[@bdcochran01]

I use this technique to ease over difficulties. We all have software problems with our financial institutions . . . and simply want to tell someone off. Had a couple of software problems with the credit union and walked into the branch on Monday with the paper file, computer, keyboard, cell phone, note pad, etc. I had maybe been to the branch three times in a year. One teller recognized me on sight. A second had only heard of me and looked forward to meeting me. I met with the technician and things were resolved, and I sent an email of commendation. I simply asked people questions about themselves, used praise

[@karinwolf3645]

I am 71 and I have been doing this automatically for my whole life. Saved me lots and lots of trouble! Thing is, I usually mean every word of it. 🙄😄😄😆🤷💋💖

[@tatianalyulkin410]

Doesn't work in SF and the Peninsula. Too many mentally ill people and tweakers roaming the streets.

[@BigRedMan77]

So being a CIA op is basically having street smarts. I once got myself out of a ticket by calling the policeman by his rank, we got to talking about how I just enlisted and he let me go.

[@tatianalyulkin410]

Actually, guys, wanna know what else works? Say the man is a Captain but you " promote " him and call him a Colonel.

[@mystier6534]

The bar story reminds me of an incident that happened several years ago. I was sitting at the bar of an Irish Pub, talking to a friend of mine and noticed this extremely attractive blond sitting with a guy at the back of the bar. She honestly looked a lot like a woman I went to High School with and was wondering what she was doing in the town we were in, since it was several hundred miles from where we grew up. I stared for a while trying to figure out if it was her or not, when I noticed the guy with her staring at me. I nodded and turned back to the bar and proceeded to talk to my friend. About 5 or 10 minutes later the guy passes by me like he was going to the bathroom, grabbed me jerked me out of my chair and pushed me into the bar and asked me what I was doing looking at his wife. Calmly and without missing a beat, I said " I am so sorry, But your wife is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen and I just can't keep my eyes off her." The man looked at me for a few seconds relaxed his grip, and suddenly invited me over to have a drink with him and his wife, I accepted and then explained the whole situation to both of them. We became friends after that night. My friend at the bar asked me How did I know what to say to get out of that situation, I told him, I didn't deny what I was doing, I complimented his most prized possession, and also basically showed I wasn't scared of him.

[@raumshen9298]

That must have taken some balls to do!

[@tyclark8162]

Someday that isn't going to fly with some jealous guy. I've witnessed guys even hit on their ladies right in front of them. Most likely you're going to get your ass kicked when you go into the head.

[@raumshen9298]

@@tyclark8162 he was lucky no doubt but it was suggesting that for that particular situation he came up with a uncommon plan which worked

[@Mel_Sharp]

Women are neither possessions nor property.

[@raumshen9298]

Totally 👍

[@Workerbee-zy5nx]

Great tip...learned something new..👍

[@Max47340]

This is one of the best advice on diffusing a difficult situation!

[@CombatVetTom]

Very good advise to keep in mind for the "just in case" situation.

[@JasonHansonSpyBriefing]

Absolutely!

[@wayne00k]

As a cold war Army MP it was always difficult to chill at on-post bars. While our motto was "Of the troops, for the troops" this did nothing to reduce the disdain many service members had for us. Eventually I found a small local ratskeller a short walk from my gasthaus where I was quartered. Even here there was a lot of resentment brewing because of the presence of nukes in country. But this place had great food and drink and importantly a DJ who played a lot of Pink Floyd, Zappa, CSNY... I wanted to keep my stammtish so when the local "agitators" would make a statement ment to intimidate I would just smile and look them in the eye and ask them to explain further. In a few short weeks I was a regular in their foosball tournaments and always had a welcome seat at a table for dinner. So sometimes it doesn't require flattery but honest inquisitiveness can do the trick. It helps to know both your friends and perceived enemies

[@the_rover1]

West germany/ BRD? Or even berlin? Schönen Gruß!

[@michaelbeck4854]

I was pointing tanks at those bastards across the berlin wall, 89-90, I never hated any of the "m/p's"., and I retired as a policeman/deputy sheriff after nearly 30 years when I came home.....nukes had zero to do with anything..., at least as far as we "troops" could tell.... You most likely saw it from a perspective that I didn't,,,, we were absolutely ready to go....... for the good of the free world, the alliance, the country, the servicemen (which included you and your family)...... maybe I'm very thankful that I didn't experience what you went through over there........ I was a brigade commander's driver in a tank division,,,,, and we absolutely respected/looked out for our own, those being allied forces.......... did we have dust ups from time to time,,, ABSOLUTELY,, but, that's just how things go...,,, if it was scary for you,, I hope that you can get over it someday..... Thank you for your service....

[@wayne00k]

@@michaelbeck4854 from 78 to 88 things were different. From 88 to 93 things were different again. From 94 to 2000 again different. The world doesn't change all that much for a young GI stationed on a big base. When you live among the locals one has to be a good neighbor. That stands true today. I never feared a minute stationed in Germany except when we had to close the base bar in Baumholder because young dumb GIs who weren't old enough to drink state side found they could drink at the local hole. It was my job to protect that government property. And I spent plenty of time putting on a show chasing Russian "inspectors" in BMWs while we were speeding on icy roads in 1/4 tons with no doors and no backup away from missile sites. And lucky me caught duty every 3 months transporting state side under guard GIs who thought they could live like gangsters over there with nothing but easy US prison time followed by dishonorable discharge. My favorite was breaking up drunken brawls between a soldier and their spouse in front of their children without anyone around for miles who could speak English. I'm happy that you've made it to retirement. But honestly I'm more happy that I did. And in case you missed it, the whole part of the video was to diffuse a potential hazzard. The CIA creator spoke about using "flattery." I simply made the point that honest interest, also known as caring, in the other person worked well for me.

[@sonnysantana5454]

funny regardless of the branch = mp's sp's ap's all of the enlisted ranks from e-5 to e-1' disliked the MP's

[@Rockwells420]

The art of flattery can be quite complemented by a certain level of sincerity so when you're flattering somebody try to find something that you're genuinely interested in or think that they're interested in but also be aware of the fact that they intern might pick up on what you were doing and start manipulating you practice makes perfect

[@fuyu5979]

Awesome upload with practical applications. Especially on the streets where ur strategy could avoid serious bodily injury or possible death. Enjoyed the valuable excerpt on swallowing our EGOS to defuse a volatile situation n its consequential results. Kudos. Anticipating ur next street smart advice. Peace

[@user-im6fy4qp6m]

really great video sir! one of the best i have ever seen. i cant stop watching it. your editing is so professional and the intro is so wonderful with all the tv show clips. this is very high production content. love the penn state university shirt too! great haircut as well, whos your barber?

[@holyX]

One time I was leaning against a car outside a club. Two huge guys with a violent air about then crowded me and was like "you know you are learning on my car yea?". For some reason I didn't panic and immediately smiled and thanked the guy for allowing me to lean on his car and said it was very comfortable and I love that specific model and wish I could buy one. They immediately smiled as well and I walked to talk to people casually a few steps away. I could still hear parts of their convo and it was something like "wtf happened? I thought you were going to beat his ass". Diffusing the situation is definitely better than having a go at a fight.

[@jimwakefield6705]

I use this tactic every time I enter a new customer's house. Tell them how nice a piece of furniture or some artwork looks. Or how cute their dog is, this puts them at ease and they are not so picky about what I am doing.

[@pinballrobbie]

I was taught this sales technique also, I'm always amazed that it works so well.

[@vonbuzz9009]

I allways greet the animals,,, whatever kind if meeting,,

[@eddisonlewis8099]

Extremely practical advice that's insightful.

[@RobertHarrisMIB]

here's one, I was on the parkway I hopped onto the emergency Lane because it was Rush hour and I didn't want to sit in traffic for 40 minutes so I drove down the emergency lane, saw state trooper in front of me and slammed on my brakes and my cut back in. of course I got pulled over, and the officer says what are you doing? and I said officer I was trying to pass every single car on this road until I got home, but you know, safely! and then i kind of laughed. he took my license registration and insurance went back to his car, came back and said here's a warning and ..."dude don't do that! you cant use that as a lane, you know its for emergencies only," and kind of laughed. " and i said Really? a warning ! Seriously officer thank you. " Tru stiry as god as my witness . I think it's because I was straight up honest and I exaggerated the lengths to which I was going to go to break that law and the state trooper was just extremely cool! and I still have the warning ticket if you don't believe me!

[@jeffreydupreez3052]

Hi Jason. I couldn't agree with you more. Coming from almost the same background as you. You don't want to stir things up to much. I always find your videos very interesting and most of the times I will watch them a few times.. Have a great day and God bless. From Capetown down in South Africa....😊

[@starryvonne1188]

Eddie Haskell knew this technique and it worked to his benefit & he must have used it later as a cop to diffuse situations.

[@DevonExplorer]

That first one made me chuckle because I'm an architectural photographer so I would actually be checking out the buildings for that reason anyway, lol. Some great advice, though. Cheers. :)

[@RouletteRog]

Yeah, we were warned about flattery during our CI briefs back when I was working at a DOD lab.

[@yanavillae8771]

Thank You .Jason I am so greatly appreciative of your Informative information.

[@JasonHansonSpyBriefing]

Glad it was helpful!God bless you and your family!

[@sundancer7381]

This is smart! Lots of crazy people out there - everybody loves to feel appreciated!

[@rafref]

I was already using using this tactic and works great, thanks for showing.

[@JasonHansonSpyBriefing]

Glad to hear that. Thank you. God bless!

[@mikemcdougal4142]

Yep. Avoiding the fight let me go on with my day rather than spend time in the ER or jail. Didn't want to back down, but I wanted lunch at a nearby restaurant even more.

[@carsondyle1793]

Was a prime target for muggings in NYC in the 70’s. Flattery helped in a lot of situations

[@rickiechang5748]

Love your advises. Short and sweet... You always get to the point. Thank you.

[@williamgill4898]

Thanks Jason. Excellent advice!!!

[@stevenbeeston5098]

your a real person thank you very much NZ good communicator

[@JasonHansonSpyBriefing]

Thank you, I appreciate that. God bless!

[@GL-GildedLining]

You were getting my thumbs up either way, but using clips from The Guest gets my comment as well. _Good stuff._

[@natantataii8195]

Flattering highly intelligent people are one of the "dark" arts, it is very difficult because flattering is a "tell" for them. It requires alot of training and human interactions over years. Plus of course a semi Psychopathic frame of mind :)

[@nunyabiznes33]

Yeah, I can't bring myself to flatter people. It's not easy to lie.

[@reesedaniel5835]

@@nunyabiznes33 It requires the perfect balance of flattery and playing dumb.

[@shadown5757]

Great advice, thank you.

[@DennisDoOffical]

I use this tactic all the time! 👍

[@JasonHansonSpyBriefing]

Good stuff!

[@LK-bz9sk]

This was excellent Jason. Thanks so much.

[@JasonHansonSpyBriefing]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you too, and God bless!

[@rfletch62]

Great advice! Lucky I stumbled onto this channel. Got yourself another sub!

[@JasonHansonSpyBriefing]

Thank you, and welcome aboard! God bless!

[@nickrich56]

I've been binging a lot of your videos Jason ... great stuff !!! ... I've been looking for how to respond to a stranger threatening someone you don't know? De-escalation yes but what if words don't suffice?

[@harvelle1]

Good teaching!

[@supersonique001]

The eye stare challenge can be a tricky one for sure. Had a similar event happen when Putin challenged me for staring but got out of it by saying 'Sorry , thought you looked like a guy I once knew called Stalin!'

[@yvescote9893]

😂

[@tatianalyulkin410]

He/she just had to drag politics into this. Darling look me in the eye and try to convince me that say SF or New York or Portland are in trouble because of Putin or my brother or Ramzan Kadyrov!

[@LordMondegrene]

Cackle!

[@nunyabiznes33]

You just Stalin the fight

[@tomkeiser2130]

😂

[@Sedonapass]

1:48 thats Singapore! Also great video again!

[@The_Scouts_Code]

This was a great lesson, you can tell Jason has been really highly trained and that he’s quite intelligent, too. I also like his shirt.

[@bobbyologun1517]

i see what you did there :-D

[@edzachary8657]

Great job you were listening lol

[@timjensen6968]

Teacher's pet 😁

[@timjensen6968]

I saw a video called verbal jiu jitsu that used that technique to avoid fights (& possible legal problems).

[@daakrolb]

I see right through that sh!t when people try to flatter me to soften me up…. Most do not though.

[@kimberlyrogers9953]

Ask them for advice, or comment on an obvious strength.. works like a charm

[@robertlundgoot4736]

Best advice for avoiding the need for a lawyer

[@CrawfordDSmith]

I watched all of this presentation .

[@unclejj13er75]

Penn St? They had a great performance at the Rose Bowl. Really beat the crap out of Utah in the second half. Should be a top ten team next year. If not top five!!

[@jeffarp7409]

This technique very well with someone that you need to get close to for whatever reason.

[@timbuktu8069]

Brilliant as always.

[@JasonHansonSpyBriefing]

Thank you Tim!

[@timbuktu8069]

Now that I've flattered you, can you tell me your home address? I promise not to tell anyone else.@@JasonHansonSpyBriefing

[@MrDeanmfitz]

Wow this was a great video. You are a very knowledgeable ex agent. How awesome!

[@JasonHansonSpyBriefing]

Thank you so much. God bless!

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

I love this channel.. That's a great story.. Funny too! I'll never go overseas thank god. Probably, although I'd love to see Switzerland and Germany! No one reads Boris' paper unless they want to take a nap and can't sleep. :-p It's amazing how many people get into trouble by not swallowing their ego.. Ego can get you killed.. Great tips.. Thanks so much Jason and god bless..

[@actiondisplays]

I knew there was something wrong with you! Your shirt confirmed it! Unless of course you're UC and it's a diversionary tactic? Even then??? Sheesh! My mission in life for the last 23 years has been "Escape from PA!" Well, there's always room for another Cheese Head and of course WI Badger fan! And if you are UC right now, guess it's better that a Dallas shirt. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm getting weak and nauseous thinking it could have even been a Philly shirt or Pitt! Ughhhhh.... Where's the dramamine? Oh! And the flattery portion of my comment... Nice vid! 😀

[@NWer-c5u]

Shift your gaze and neck, posture, etc a bit to make it look like you're looking past them at something, say a TV or a poster or some other thing on the wall, or like Jason's example, a window with a vehicle or people outside it, something, anything that's just past them. That has avoided even having to engage with them if they are with it enough to figure that's what you are doing.

[@joey86bu1]

Also use the buddy plan if possible.

[@mauriciosolano9342]

Jason said something important about reading papers of scientists "You read my paper? No one reads my paper" This is true, I've spoken to dozens of scientists and they always reply like this lol

[@jasoncharlesbourne2632]

i had one question... can you share this in another language ?? for example spanish

[@Jonathan_Strange]

So nice to see that this guy has read some *Hardy Boys* books. But, in all honesty - it really worked for me the time I went to *North Korea* and *Kim Jong-Un* approached me and was about to blow _my cover..._ and I just said _"Those are the nicest plus-size slacks I've ever seen worn by a dictator. Where can I get some?"_ He smiled... and we just laughed, and laughed and laughed.

[@luvthisoldhome]

I love pearls. I am fortunate to have a friend in the Philippines. We've had several fun trips to the pearl market 😁

[@reesedaniel5835]

Throwing them pearls to the swine....🐷🐖🐽

[@JohnDoe-rk9bx]

Good video!

[@ryobiman]

Jason I love your video’s 😮😅

[@JasonHansonSpyBriefing]

Glad you loved them. Thank you. God bless!

[@misty1tl]

I have learned that distracting someone can be useful. I ask a question about the person. They start talking about themselves and then I am free to leave.

[@joeleek9976]

I use this when I want to get information from someone. You just start asking questions about someone's car and they tend to get offended at the invasion. If you tell them how awesome their car looks and then ask them a question, they are far more likely to be forthcoming. Even giving information unprompted.

[@kelf114]

People love "correcting" you. If you talk to someone, or ask questions, they'll give you three times as much info if you're saying/asking "wrong" info.

[@jeanlawson9133]

Good stuff 😎

[@JasonHansonSpyBriefing]

Thanks, Jean. God bless!

[@AmorDivino-e5q]

It's like story of the crow and the fox. Cool.

[@VWPirates]

Not to over do the flattery! lol One Sunday morning a friend asked me to give him guitar lessons. He was useless playing the guitar and ended up smoking a huge pipe of Kentucky laughing grass. We then proceeded to make a big noise with the amplifiers turned up high. 15 minutes later there was a persistent knock on the studio door The cops arrived. One cop who insisted to come in. The small studio was a maryjane hotbox and I knew we were busted. When the cop entered he was totally focused on the music keyboard and I asked him if he can play. He said yes and we made him comfortable in front of it. He couldn't play but we were applauding him and encouraged him to play more. Then a mic was produced and we were treated to a stoned cop who loved his new found talent and friends. We made such a racket. Then a second cop was sent to come and tell the 1st cop to stfu! It was hilarious! Not a word about us embracing the rastafarian religion that Sunday!

[@stevenlowe3245]

Works so well!

[@forresta65]

It works. I use it everyday in my job.

[@KayFabe87]

Ironic that the mention of a "beautiful city" at 1:40 was accompanied by a view of Philadelphia's city hall. Nice architecture for sure, but anything but a "beautiful" city. An absolute crime-ridden hellhole is more accurate.

[@fernandosiqueira9853]

Cool....Tks!!

[@JasonHansonSpyBriefing]

Thank you. God bless!

[@Mindful_Code]

Thanks

[@simonbrown9310]

Great video here , very ,very good piece of advice . I got it !👍 Thanks Jason

[@JasonHansonSpyBriefing]

Thank you, Simon! God bless!

[@rogerlibby14613]

When 2 professors "FIND" you in a UK pub and know about your work in America and want to be friends .....🤠

[@PearlyMishima]

1:51 HAHAHHAH Jason, you should Honestly start a Stand-up comedy for spies🤣🤣Gets me everytime with these stories

[@JohnnyHildebrand1969]

So true. A little sugar and spice goes a long way, when meat is not the course of the day.

[@michaelperez5822]

I make alot of mistakes and I am doing my best to improve and stay out of trouble even tho I'm young and get in some at times

[@JasonHansonSpyBriefing]

Great, keep walking the straight and narrow. It's worth it in the long run.

[@dougmoore5252]

It is true it works to defuse what be a problem.

[@blidge8282]

Food is also a great angle to play. Everywhere is famous for something, everybody needs to eat, and everybody has a favourite dish. Ask them what they like and where you can get some. Treat them like an authority figure on local cuisine and semi-plead for that valuable information that only locals know

[@JasonHansonSpyBriefing]

Thanks for the tip. God bless!