How to Spot a Pathological Liar

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Consider the nature of suspected lies.. Listen for other people's stories being retold.. Observe whether the person dodges questions.

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Consider the nature of suspected lies.

Step 1

Consider the nature of suspected lies.

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Listen for other people's stories being retold.

Step 2

Listen for other people's stories being retold.

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Observe whether the person dodges questions.

Step 3

Observe whether the person dodges questions.

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Watch out for manipulation.

Step 4

Watch out for manipulation.

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See how a person reacts when caught lying.

Step 5

See how a person reacts when caught lying.

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Consider their mental health history.

Step 6

Consider their mental health history.

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Pay attention to eye contact.

Step 7

Pay attention to eye contact.

8

Notice if someone seems too relaxed.

Step 8

Notice if someone seems too relaxed.

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Pay attention to the tone of voice.

Step 9

Pay attention to the tone of voice.

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Observe someone's smile.

Step 10

Observe someone's smile.

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Avoid jumping to conclusions about unusual body language.

Step 11

Avoid jumping to conclusions about unusual body language.

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Look for underlying secret habits.

Step 12

Look for underlying secret habits.

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Consider whether the person lives in reality.

Step 13

Consider whether the person lives in reality.

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Think about the person's relationships with others.

Step 14

Think about the person's relationships with others.

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Study the person's career.

Step 15

Study the person's career.

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