The best spy
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Re: The best spy
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I think best is subjective here, because everyone has the thing they're good at, and you have to define what you mean by spy a bit, in this case. As trackers, Jack and Sarah are definitely the best, but I think the best undercover skills we saw came from the aforementioned Fifi and Yvette.
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Well, I agree that the best spies need not be clean-looking But, I don't think any of us can imagine a dirty-looking James Bond Also, I agree that spies need to be smooth talkers. But, if someone is a real smooth talker, won't he/she attract more attention? I think being the best spy is a clever blend of being good-looking and suave without being overly intimidating or conspicuous.briellejee wrote: ↑03 Feb 2019, 03:13Yes! I think this is because people were made to believe that the cleaner looking the better - which should be eradicated in our human nature because it simply is judgmental and derogatory. Smooth-talkers are the best spies though. They can get out in any situation and play the master puppeteer to those around them.Vscholz wrote: ↑02 Feb 2019, 12:13People are more open when those around them appear aloof or harmless. The amount of information gained from simply being bland more than makes up for the lack of physical allure. That isnt to say that attractive people can't use other techniques to blend in. (I also think we tend to trust attractive people more, so double bonus.)briellejee wrote: ↑02 Feb 2019, 08:53 Same here! Jacko is very efficient and resourceful. And he's also that one spy that you can't imagine to be one; he can blend in easily.
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Adding to this, in addition to being suave, I think they should be "fast talking" as well. Not necessarily smooth like the above statements, but quick on their feet just in case they get caught.srividyag1 wrote: ↑16 Apr 2019, 13:07Well, I agree that the best spies need not be clean-looking But, I don't think any of us can imagine a dirty-looking James Bond Also, I agree that spies need to be smooth talkers. But, if someone is a real smooth talker, won't he/she attract more attention? I think being the best spy is a clever blend of being good-looking and suave without being overly intimidating or conspicuous.briellejee wrote: ↑03 Feb 2019, 03:13Yes! I think this is because people were made to believe that the cleaner looking the better - which should be eradicated in our human nature because it simply is judgmental and derogatory. Smooth-talkers are the best spies though. They can get out in any situation and play the master puppeteer to those around them.Vscholz wrote: ↑02 Feb 2019, 12:13
People are more open when those around them appear aloof or harmless. The amount of information gained from simply being bland more than makes up for the lack of physical allure. That isnt to say that attractive people can't use other techniques to blend in. (I also think we tend to trust attractive people more, so double bonus.)
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Yeah, true. they should be able to think and act quickly. And their strategic thinking and reflexes must be excellent...Nisha Ward wrote: ↑16 Apr 2019, 13:18Adding to this, in addition to being suave, I think they should be "fast talking" as well. Not necessarily smooth like the above statements, but quick on their feet just in case they get caught.srividyag1 wrote: ↑16 Apr 2019, 13:07Well, I agree that the best spies need not be clean-looking But, I don't think any of us can imagine a dirty-looking James Bond Also, I agree that spies need to be smooth talkers. But, if someone is a real smooth talker, won't he/she attract more attention? I think being the best spy is a clever blend of being good-looking and suave without being overly intimidating or conspicuous.briellejee wrote: ↑03 Feb 2019, 03:13
Yes! I think this is because people were made to believe that the cleaner looking the better - which should be eradicated in our human nature because it simply is judgmental and derogatory. Smooth-talkers are the best spies though. They can get out in any situation and play the master puppeteer to those around them.
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I agree with this. Even Jacko admits several times that Sarah is better than him when it comes to creeping around and tracking trails, etc. I seriously enjoy Jack's skills, too, but I'm gonna have to go with Sarah as well.
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agreed! He is very smart and has very sharp senses.Ferdinand_otieno wrote: ↑02 Feb 2019, 12:26 My honest bet is on Jacko O'Brien. He blends quit easily and has the razor sharp wit of a spy to boot.
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