[Overpaid Slacker]

I was polygraphed, and I'd had quite a bit of familiarity with the process and its flaws (*coughAldrich Amescough*). When my polygrapher did the "hihowareya, my name is ___ and I'll be your polygrapher today" spiel, she asked me if I knew anything about it.

I told her I'd seen it done a number of times, was familiar with the metrics, etc. She asked what I thought of polygraphy -- I told her the truth. I think it's hooey, and easily beaten by a practiced liar.

Yeah. Bad move.

8 hours of polygraphy over the next 2 days. And the polygrapher the next day was a different woman, who, immediately upon entering the room said "Hello. I'm ______, and I hear you have some interesting opinions on polygraphy."

Though they were both nice, professional... and helpful. They warned/coached me that very bright people tend to overthink the questions, instead of just answering what was asked.

JP