4 Habits Of A Clever Liar

How often do you hear stories that don’t seem to be real? Do you have a chance to hear these fake stories from a similar person? If this happens, you may be victim of a person who is lying for a long time. It doesn’t matter who this person is. It can be your boss, […]

How often do you hear stories that don’t seem to be real? Do you have a chance to hear these fake stories from a similar person?
If this happens, you may be victim of a person who is lying for a long time.
It doesn’t matter who this person is. It can be your boss, girlfriend, family member or someone else, but it can make you feel so stupid for yourself.
But in some cases, you can’t notice if someone is lying to you, because liars are considered professional people to manipulate others.
Below we are going to share with you some ways of spotting a liar.

Which Are 4 Habits Of A Clever Liar?

1. THEY ARE PROFESSIONAL MANIPULATORS

Make no mistake about it: many (most?) compulsive liars are professional schemers. They engage in espionage, of sorts. They will know everything to say and do, they know what you want or don’t, and will “study” your behavior and mannerisms. They may even use emotional or sexual arousal to achieve their aims. They also use psychological tactics, like piquing your interest, and emotional tactics, like conveying a sense of empathy, to attract or distract you.

Taking action: Should you feel that the person you’re dealing with is a compulsive liar, attentively listen to their words. Do they convey a sense of knowing too much about you? Do they track your movements or act overtly emotional or sexual? If so, avoid them.

2. THEY’RE ALWAYS TRYING TO IMPRESS

Compulsive liars have a proclivity for exaggerating things. Oftentimes, their stories are crafted to present themselves in a highly desirable way. Similar to the fake judge, a compulsive liar often “decorates their own person” by telling stories that present themselves as the hero or the victim. They may share stories about personal acts of bravery, how they know influential people, or how much power or wealth they have.

Taking action: Don’t bother calling their bluff. This won’t do you any good, and may even make you a possible target. Ignore and separate.

3. THEY SHOW NO REACTION WHEN LYING

Normal people will feel anxious or guilty when lying about things. Compulsive liars do not share the same sentiment. Furthermore, they will consciously avoid doing the things that others do when lying, like touching their face, shifting their body, or avoiding eye contact. Instead, they’ll smile, act laid-back, and use some humor to throw you off.

Taking action: Action here requires recalling if and when the person lied to you, or if a trusted confidant conveys their experience. “He lied like it was no big deal,” or “she looked me straight in the eye and lied” – or some variation of these phrases are something to watch for.

4. THEY SHOW OTHER PERSONALITY TRAITS

Psychologists state that pathological lying is more common for people with certain personality traits, including:

– Narcissism or self-centered behaviors and thought patterns

– Selfishness

– Abusive attitude

– Obsessive, controlling, and compulsive behaviors

– Impulsivity

– Aggressiveness

– Jealous behavior

– Manipulative behaviors

– Deceptiveness

– Socially awkward, uncomfortable, or isolated

– Low self-esteem

– Temperamentalness

– Anger

Taking action: It is almost always better if you can take concrete steps to avoid compulsive liars. However, this preemptive maneuvering may not always be possible. In the workplace, should the individual convey anger or aggression towards you or someone else, report it. If you must do so, explain that you wish for the report to remain confidential.

In a personal setting, evaluate your options and the degree of severity. The actions you take may range from removing yourself from the situation to calling the police. Use your best judgment.

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