Article: Some of your best lie detection tools are your mind and heart; Listen to what they are telling you. If you just have a “gut feeling” that something isn’t completely true about the person is telling you, you’re probably right. If the person has lied to you in the past, be cautious of anything he or she says. Unfortunately, lying can be a habit for some people.For example, if the past three times your friend said he was staying in for the night, you saw him posting selfies from a nightclub; you might not want to believe him when he says he’s staying in tonight. If what they are telling you sounds unbelievable or too good to be true, it probably is. If their story just doesn’t make sense, then it’s most likely a lie.Often when people have to come up with a quick lie, they will say the first thing that comes to mind, even if it isn’t logical or reasonable. Even people that have time to craft their lie sometimes add in details that don’t make sense. Also,their reaction to the question might tell you more than their answer. For example, do they get extremely defensive or start behaving differently after you ask? Will it keep them out of trouble? Will it get them something they want? People may lie out of fear (of punishment, for example), in order to manipulate or even just out of habit.If they have a good reason to lie to you, it’s reasonable to think that they just might do so. Disability and culture can influence people's eye contact and the nuances of their body language. Avoid thinking that someone is a liar because they seem quirky or odd. There may be an innocent explanation.   Different cultures view eye contact differently. Avoiding eye contact is seen as polite in some Eastern cultures. Disabilities can affect body language. Fidgeting, avoiding eye contact, staring into space, or struggling to speak well can all be signs of disabilities like autism or ADHD. Don't assume they're lying when they might just be doing what makes them comfortable.
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Use your common sense and intuition. Use past experience. Use logic and reason. Think about what this person has to gain or lose.How will lying to you benefit them? Remember that your instincts might be off about someone who is very different from you.