Yes, but you have to know your target and the circumstances. Some statements are considered “fair game” for such analysis, because the person would care that their statement was irrational, and some aren’t.
If you’re not sure which of these cases holds, I have found asking a low stakes question to be the best way to find out.
Yes, but you have to know your target and the circumstances. Some statements are considered “fair game” for such analysis, because the person would care that their statement was irrational, and some aren’t.
If you’re not sure which of these cases holds, I have found asking a low stakes question to be the best way to find out.