Inferring when a response is “ironing over” something is about
spotting the subtle gap between what was asked and what was
delivered.
You can infer this by looking for patterns in my language, the
structure of my answer, and my behavior in response to your
prompt.
(This is an LLM as first person, and me and 2nd person)
1. Linguistic and Tonal Tells 🔎 These are clues in how I say
something.
Overuse of Passive Voice and Abstract Nouns: Notice a shift from
active to passive voice, especially when discussing responsibility.
“Mistakes were made” instead of “We made a mistake.” Similarly, watch
for an abundance of abstract nouns like “transparency,” “safety,” and
“experience” used to create a positive sentiment without providing
concrete details.
(Notice a little Ericksonian influence already?)
Here’s one that directly addresses one of your most-repeated “tells”:
“Corporate Speak” and Jargon: If the language suddenly becomes
filled with marketing or PR-style jargon (“leveraging synergies,”
“enhancing the user journey,” “our commitment to innovation”), it’s
often a way to sound authoritative while saying very little of
substance.
