the way the sentence was structured, it can "lie" or create the wrong impression for those who do not read it carefully. Some could also take it out of context.
China's net credit position is almost double that of Germany's and was included at the end as "apart from China" downplaying the huge difference between them.
Since the actual numbers, $1.2 T Germany and $2.2 T for China are not in the sentence, it is a lie in my book.
Prevarication is when someone tells a lie, especially in a sneaky way. ... While the noun prevarication is mostly just a fancy way to say "lie," it can also mean skirting around the truth, being vague about the truth, or even delaying giving someone an answer, especially to avoid telling them the whole truth.
prevarication - Dictionary Definition : Vocabulary.com
there's a difference between the world 'can' and 'should'.
I am presently engaged in a project which involves two structural (foundation) engineering companies.
one represents the seller.
one represents the buyer.
you reckon they are both saying the same thing?
there's a difference between the world 'can' and 'should'.
Agreed.
I do not get your question:
you reckon they are both saying the same thing?
engineering reports should be correct and same within engineering standards.
However, the representatives of each company will use the engineer's reports to their companies benefits where the economics, risk, and profitability comes into the picture.
So, saying the "same things"? - engineering reports (yes, within limits) or the business proposals (no)?
the way the sentence was structured, it can "lie" or create the wrong impression for those who do not read it carefully. Some could also take it out of context.
China's net credit position is almost double that of Germany's and was included at the end as "apart from China" downplaying the huge difference between them.
Since the actual numbers, $1.2 T Germany and $2.2 T for China are not in the sentence, it is a lie in my book.
you have an interesting book.
Perhaps you should publish.
Here is "the book":
Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics: The Manipulation of Public Opinion in America
by Michael Wheeler (Author)
https://www.amazon.com/Lies-Damn-Statistics-Manipulation-Opinion/dp/0393331490
In "my book" - means that I have read it and learned from people pulling the tricks in them.
In my first chemical engineering job, I had a highly paid consultant who attempted one of those tricks to manipulate and distort test results.
does that book include lawyers?
(a lawyer is someone who is highly trained...at lying in general...while telling the truth in specifics ).
or Actors?
If you have not read it, get one.
Chemical engineering research is all about how to understand and correlate data from research and sort out facts from fiction.
Engineers care about a 0.1% accuracy and 1% error could spell disaster.
Phrasing such as the one I quoted is a blatant lie as far as an engineer is concerned. But, for politicians or economist? hmmm ...
Just read the comments from the Federal Reserve and try to understand their cryptic messages.
How'd it work out last time we had an engineer for president?
I know who, but, engineers should not be a politician, IMHO.
Engineers are trained to be factual and precise. Engineers can not lie.
I noticed that you didn't answer the question.
Is that a form of prevarication?
ah ha!
https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/prevarication
At face value, not so well.
He gave us high inflation as I started in my first job and home prices were flying.
I started working in 1976 and was not able to buy a house until 1979 and by that time, home prices in Houston went up a lot.
my answer skirted the question, but, it is to illustrate the point precisely.
yes.
The straight answer was - terrible! He gave us high inflation and high interest rates.
there's a difference between the world 'can' and 'should'.
I am presently engaged in a project which involves two structural (foundation) engineering companies.
one represents the seller.
one represents the buyer.
you reckon they are both saying the same thing?
Agreed.
I do not get your question:
engineering reports should be correct and same within engineering standards.
However, the representatives of each company will use the engineer's reports to their companies benefits where the economics, risk, and profitability comes into the picture.
So, saying the "same things"? - engineering reports (yes, within limits) or the business proposals (no)?
In reverse, you will not want a politician or economist to be the pilot of your flight.
"Close enough" will kill ya.
too many words
I would not want a politician or economist....period.
for any reason.