To unmask a liar, you only need to ask them two questions…
Being too lazy
or excessively detailed in irrelevant parts.
Avoid a clear chronology.
Asking for a step-by-step reconstruction increases cognitive pressure.
Inconsistencies usually appear when the narrative needs to be structured.
“What happened just before and just after?”
This is the key question.
Dictionaries& Encyclopedias
Most lies concern the main event. What happens before and after is usually less prepared.
By extending the period:
Contradictions are detected.
Changes in the story.
Unusual hesitations.
Authentic memories generally include context. Lies focus on the essentials.
What NOT to do:
Don’t make direct accusations without evidence.
