An example of the sleight of tongue technique used in cold reading is a statement such as
A)"You've recently been struggling with some tough decisions in life."
B)"I'm sensing that someone with the letter M or N has been important in your life lately."
C)"Has your father been ill? What about your mother? Hmm I sense that someone in your family is ill or concerned about getting ill."
D)"I believe you have a piece of clothing,like an old dress or blouse,that you haven't worn in years but have kept for sentimental value."

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This statement uses a sleight of tongue by starting with specific questions and then generalizing, increasing the likelihood of a hit.

An Example of the Sleight of Tongue Technique Used in Cold