Deception Tips Podcast

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Deception Tip 100: Liars try to sound smarter, and more credible, than they actually are. Trip them up by using their own jargon against them.

Deception Tip 98: When dealing with pathological liars, lies will look normal and truths may look like lies. This is because they feel more comfortable telling lies than truths.

Deception Tip 96: Liars often look for approval from others. Watch for signs of social influence such as looking around before giving an answer.

Deception Tip 94: Pathological liars may not display any leakage because they are so accustomed to lying. What’s more is that their truths may show more leakage than a lie.

Deception Tip 92: Offer a way of escape, or a route of less punishment, if they tell you the truth. People are motivated to avoid negative outcomes.

Deception Tip 90: When questioning someone, purposefully get some facts wrong, or diminish their pride. This will tempt them to correct you and reveal their story.

Deception Tip 88: When calling out a lie, ask yourself whether or not the truth really matters in that situation.

Deception Tip 86: Remember conceal and falsify. Emotions are harder to falsify and easier to conceal. Whereas, body language is harder to conceal and easier to falsify.

Deception Tip 84: Always try to use language that relates to the person with whom you are speaking. They will be more apt to tell you the truth if they believe they relate to you.

Deception Tip 82: Get a liar to talk by starting sentences with the word “you” and ending them with suggestions or questions.

Deception Tip 80: Smiles are very prevalent in lies. Pay close attention to the symmetricality of the smile, as asymmetrical smiles may be deceptive.

Deception Tip 78: Be careful to listen to the entire story, as words can often have more than one meaning. Use context to determine whether or not they are being deceptive.