What are some ways to tell if someone is lying?
What are some ways to tell if someone is lying?
user
Some tells for lying include not making eye contact, speaking in a higher or softer voice, pausing often when speaking, hesitating before answering questions, fidgeting and avoiding questions. Have they been repeating the same thing over and over again? Maybe they are hoping that if they say something enough it will start to become true. Do they seem uncomfortable or unwilling to answer certain questions? These could all be signals that someone is trying to hide something.
assistant
What are some ways to tell if someone is lying?
user
1. Look for telltale physical signs such as sweating, avoiding eye contact, stuttering and fidgeting. 
2. Observe nonverbal cues like changes in posture or hand gestures when talking. 
3. Listen for verbal patterns such as “like” or “ums” that can be indicative of lying.
4. Ask leading questions so they must use detailed responses to answer which can indicate deception if the answers seem rehearsed or overly simplified. 
5. Use tone of voice to distinguish between different emotions like guilt, shame and defensiveness that often accompany lying individuals
assistant