How to Avoid Getting Hurt by a Pathological Liar
Investigate if it's compulsive or pathological lying.. Ask neutral questions.. Find their 'hot spot.
Steps
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Investigate if it's compulsive or pathological lying.
Investigate if it's compulsive or pathological lying.
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Ask neutral questions.
Ask neutral questions.
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Find their 'hot spot.
Find their 'hot spot.
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Look for the "this/that" trap.
Look for the "this/that" trap.
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Observe body language.
Observe body language.
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Notice their tone.
Notice their tone.
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See if they remove themselves from the story.
See if they remove themselves from the story.
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Pay attention to the details that are verifiable.
Pay attention to the details that are verifiable.
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Don't give them the benefit of the doubt.
Don't give them the benefit of the doubt.
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Talk to others you trust who know or interact with the liar.
Talk to others you trust who know or interact with the liar.
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Ask open ended questions.
Ask open ended questions.
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Ask for the story in reverse.
Ask for the story in reverse.
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Don't give the liar responsibility when you need accurate information.
Don't give the liar responsibility when you need accurate information.
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Don't trust the liar with sensitive information or tasks.
Don't trust the liar with sensitive information or tasks.
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Trust the trustworthy.
Trust the trustworthy.
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Rely on your own logic.
Rely on your own logic.
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Practice self care.
Practice self care.
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Be a trustworthy person in return.
Be a trustworthy person in return.
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