Think someone is lying to you .
Detectives use a proven method to spot lies instantly .
First start with light casual chat to gauge their normal behavior .
Then throw in a probing detail oriented question related to the lie , observe their reactions .
A higher pitch , rapid speech hesitations and an overload of details are all red flags .
Liars often dodge eye contact or parrot your question , stalling for time .
If they show multiple of these indicators , they're likely lying .
But here's where you spring the trap circle back to your probing question later in the chat .
If they falter or tweak any details in their story , you've got them red handed .
This inconsistency arises because unlike the truth lies aren't anchored in real memories .
The prefrontal cortex struggles to maintain a fabricated story leading to these telltale discrepancies .
Now , if you