Handling Liars by Jefferson Fisher

How should you respond to something that you think is a lie or know is a lie?
To respond to something that you think is a lie or know is a lie, you should:

  • Wait 10 to 15 seconds in silence for them to retract their lie.
  • Repeat their lie back to them as a question.
  • Give them the chance to correct themselves and tell the truth by saying something like, "It's okay if you ..."