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Here's 3 Ways to Tell If Someone Is Lying While Telling You a Story

By Sierra Marquina

Do you ever wonder if someone is lying to you while telling a story? Here's a few things to look out for to find out if they are:

  • THEY TELL THE STORY CHRONOLOGICALLY (When you rehearse a story in your head, it becomes like a script…from beginning to end)
  • THEY SPEAK MORE ELOQUENTLY WITH BIGGER WORDS
  • THEY DROP PRONOUNS (Experts say people speak better when they’re lying. IE: “Went to the park.” “Ate lunch.” As opposed to “I went to the park” or “WE ate lunch”.)

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