Yeji Hong

More Than Meets the Eye: The Role of Bluffing in Communication and Success

By Yanely Lopez Illustration by Yeji Hong Imagine standing in court, a defense attorney confidently presenting their case while leaving certain details out to protect their client. Is this lying—or is it bluffing? In high-stakes environments like this, the line between deception and strategy blurs, often depending on whether the audience expects full transparency or…