YOGYAKARTA In everyday life, it's not impossible for you to ever feel something 'strange' by the way someone talks. Like being too convincing, defensive, or often changing stories. Often we only rely on the feeling that something is not true. In fact, there are certain verbal patterns that can be a clue that the person may lie. By paying attention to the phrase and way of talking, you can be more observant in capturing the signal of lies. Here are verbal signs that you should pay attention to.
People who lie sometimes feel the need to emphasize the truth of their words strongly so that you believe. He may say 'I swear', Believe me', or By God, I'm not lying'. In fact, people who are truly honest usually don't feel the need to swear loudly like that. They just say what they are.
When someone keeps using such convincing statements, it could be that he's trying to cover up something. Be aware that this phrase appears repeatedly every time you question something.
Instead of giving honest and straightforward answers, lies often use vague expressions like 'I don't remember', 'As far as I know', or 'If I'm not mistaken'. In this way, they avoid details that can be proven or verified. Given that honest people are easier to remember what happened, the use of vague phrases consistently can be an alarm. Especially when the topic of conversation is quite important and you suspect there are irregularities.
Liars sometimes deliberately use absolute sentences like 'I will never do that' or 'I always treat them well'. These kinds of words seem convincing, but often too common so they are difficult to prove. Launching Forensics Colleges, Wednesday, November 26, this allows them to avoid specific details that can get them cornered. If you hear big claims like this without concrete evidence, be careful.
When someone lies, sometimes he adds too many details to make the story sound reasonable. Instead of short and honest answers, they 'reduce' excessive explanations for you to believe. People who are truly honest can usually give clear answers without the need to pepper the story. If you feel the story seems exaggerated or too detailed even though it's not necessary, it could be a sign of a lie.
Lies sometimes reduce the use of self-replacement words like 'me', 'me', 'my', to distance myself from responsibility. For example, changing 'I did' to 'it was done'. This kind of formal speech style or displacement could be a form of strategy so that lies feel more neutral or not offensive. If you feel your interlocutor is suddenly talking too formal or stiff when explaining something, it should be suspected.
The opening sentence is like To be honest..., Believe me..., or For the sake of honesty... often used by lies so that his words sound convincing. Ironically, the more often someone emphasizes how honest he is, the greater the chance something is hidden. Honest people don't need to emphasize their honesty. They are quite honest and what they are. If you hear this kind of phrase often as an opening, be aware of it.
When a liar starts to feel cornered or faced with a contradiction, they can immediately change the narrative. For example, saying 'You heard it wrong', You're making it up', or That's not my opinion. In this way, they try to reverse the position so that those of you who feel doubtful about your own memory or perception. This sign often appears when you question the details of their story. So, if you feel 'aligned' just because you question something, be careful.
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Using sensitivity to language and phrases when communicating can help you detect hidden lies. However, it's important to remember that not everyone who uses the above signs must lie. It could be that certain phrases are spoken out of anxiety, anxiety, or forgetting. Therefore, make these signs an initial alarm. However, you must consider context, attitude, and consistency of the story before drawing conclusions.
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