"I'm lying to you but this sentence is technically the truth without context" is such a good trope. Like yes the way that I am spinning these words forms a lies but if you squint I'm actually not lying.
I have twice now played RPG characters who are not allowed to lie and who were incredibly deceptive anyway. It’s so much fun. I’ve also gotten a lot of mileage out of:
-Stating preferences instead of facts. “I’d like you to know that we’re here to inspect the building.” (We’re not, but it would really make it more convenient if you thought we were.)
-Referencing the statements of other people who can lie. “My colleague would like to tell you we’re building inspectors from the gas company.” -Placing two unrelated statements next to each other, it’s not my fault if you connect them. “Gas leaks can be incredibly fatal. I think you should evacuate the building.” (There’s a monster I can’t tell you about that I want to get civilians away from. Also, here’s an unrelated fun fact!)
-Asking leading questions. A question isn’t a statement of fact! “So there’s a gas leak that means we should evacuate?” “Didn’t you hear what I just said?!”
