How to Know When Someone is Lying

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By LissaK
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Know When Someone is Lying

Use these tips to pin point if someone is lying to you.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

If they don't look you in the eyes: Although some people just aren't good with eye contact and that doesn't necessarily mean that they're lying about something. However, if the issue is important enough, they should be looking at you dead in the eyes.
Step 2

They smile or laugh strangely if you ask them if they're telling you the truth (combined with not making eye contact.)
Step 3

Their story changes. If what they said is true, then the story shouldn't change. Most of the time when people lie they change up what they said the first time, because they can't remember what they made up.
Step 4

They seem nervous or agitated and when you ask them what's wrong they quickly dismiss it. They're trying really hard to keep their composure and come across inconspicuous so that you can't tell that they are lying.
Step 5

If all else fails, just come straight out and ask them if they're telling the truth or not. Don't ask in a violent or confronting manner. Many people lie because they don't want to get in trouble, make the other person up set, or get their feelings hurt by the other. Be understanding, and let them know that you won't be upset.

Be careful though! If you say you won't get upset but end up doing it anyway they'll feel like you tricked them and may definitely never tell you straight up when they're lying.

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