How to Detect If Someone Is Lying

Lying is a horrible thing to do. The best way to detect a liar is body language. If someone is lying their body language speaks louder than words. Try some of the following steps to recognize a liar.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Listening Ear
• x-ray vision
• A little detective work
• Lots of questions

1. Normally when someone is brewing up a story, eye contact is absent. When someone lies they normally look towards the floor trying to figure out what to say next. Try to gain eye contact with them and remind them that lying is not nice and it is better to tell the truth.

2. They may begin to stutter or speak in a high pitched voice. If asked questions, they may repeat the same sentence over and over. Look for sweating or fidgeting.

3. When someone is lying they may start perspiring or may seem really nervous. If all of these signs come to sight, you may have caught someone in a big fib.

[jlneeds]

on 11/14/2009 Good tips to catch a liar 5* recommend

[jeriaht]

on 10/28/2009 Thanks!

[success79]

on 10/24/2009 Interesting article! How to detect if someone is lying. Well written. 5***** Rec'd

[rjlsc2]

on 10/22/2009 Thanks for this info. Repeating sentences is a good clue...

[firefli23]

on 10/18/2009 You are definitely right about all of this! Great article.