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5 Tips To Lie Convincingly

By Anirudh Narayanan

As the lead character Dr. Gregory House from the popular television show 'House M.D.' used to say, "Everybody lies." It doesn't matter if the lie is big or small. We all lie and instantly try and cover it up. Not that all lies are nerve-wrecking, but if it did come to light, then the liar might lose all credibility. No one would ever believe on him again. So how to lie but not get caught?

Lying is easier said than done. While lying itself might seem easy, adding credibility to the lie and making it sound convincing is the real difficulty. Lies when uttered should sound believable.

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And don't forget your body language while lying. People can easily make out if you are lying by the way you behave. So read on and find out the tips to lie convincingly.

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Before lying, plan and KISS
Planning is of paramount importance when you wanna lie. You don't wanna get caught on a lie. So how do you lie convincingly? Take pain to plan everything out, even the smallest of details. And follow the oldest trick of KISS, keep it simple stupid. Lie within limits, not unrealistically.

Do not smile or laugh!
Lying makes the liar feel all powerful. He/she is so taken in by their talent to lie that they marvel at themselves and let out a smile or a grin. When you're lying about something, take care not to smile or laugh.

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Maintain A Steady Voice and stay physically close
Every person who is wondering how to lie confidently should try standing closer to the person he/she is lying to. Humans have the tendency to seem and actually stand distant while lying. Speak slowly, do not blabber and stand within touching distance.

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Maintain Neutrality
Humans invariably take a stance subconsciously to defend their lie. It is difficult to control the urge to defend your lie. But maintaining neutrality is the best lesson you can learn on how to lie. Be indifferent and behave as if you don't know what the hell is going on.

Maintain Eye Contact & Stay Confident
Lying is difficult for any normal person, unless you're a sociopath. While lying, we tend to look away from the person who is being lied to. But it is important to maintain confidence and keep up the constant eye contact.