The ability to separate lies from truth is essential in life. Dishonest and insincere relationships can cause drama and unnecessary suffering. If you learn to recognize lies, you can achieve what you want with less effort. And also learn to avoid situations that are unpleasant for you.
Instructions
Step 1
Explore books on facial expressions and gestures. The very first and main indicator of a lie is gestures. A person cannot control them, for this reason it is gestures that eloquently tell you about a lie. If the person rubs their neck, scratches their eyes, or covers their lips with their hand, it is likely that they are lying. Gestures of closeness - crossed arms, legs, can also speak of insincerity.
Step 2
Pay attention to the emotional tone of your speech. The more sincere a person is, the less so-called “fussy emotions” in his speech - nervousness, irritability, the desire to repeat the same thing several times. The less the interlocutor is confident in his righteousness, the more emotionally colored his speech will be. True, this method of recognizing lies is less reliable than reading sign language. But on the other hand, it is good when you talk to two interlocutors at once, each of whom defends the opposite point of view. Usually the one who is calmer speaks the truth.
Step 3
Be attentive to the details of your speech. The more a person lies, the more detailed the description of the situation. “I went with Lena to a disco” - such a simple and laconic phrase sounds believable. And if this is a whole story with excuses about why it was necessary to go to the disco, and why with Lena, then it is quite possible that the person is lying. The lie contains a lot of insignificant details, in which the narrator himself begins to get confused as the story progresses.
Step 4
Check the details. If you already see several factors that indicate a lie, you can start asking in depth about the details of the situation. This is the surest way to lead a liar to a dead end. As a rule, no one thinks through the details of a false story in advance. They all appear in response to inquiries. Having started these inquiries, you can see the gestures of lie-sincerity, listen to the emotional coloring, notice inconsistencies in the little things. This technique is useful to you if it is important to bring the liar to clean water.
