Just so we're clear

I'm not a dummy. I didn't "settle" for this job. I'm more educated than most people I deal with on a daily basis. In fact, I took part in an Ivy League University research study for children with well above average intelligence. So please, don't look down your nose at me. I chose this job.

I say that to say this - Don't lie to me. I'm going to find out and you won't like the repercussions. See, while I'm asking you questions, my mind is going a million miles a minute. Not only am I playing a game of mind chess, I'm watching your body's natural reaction to questions and answers. You don't even realize you're doing it, but you're body is telling me what I want to know. Add in the fact that I already know most of the questions I'm asking or have the ability to find the answers from a trusted source.

After all that, if you still want to play the game, by all means swing for the fences. Just know that I equate honesty and humility with leniency. Cockiness and deceit? Well just ask the guy sitting in lockup who forfeited his bosses vehicle and I assume his job not to mention his heap of legal fees.

You know, just so we're clear.