In the podcast Diary of a CEO, lawyer Jefferson Fisher explains that people who lie tend to use absolutes such as 'never' and 'always.' These extremes often indicate deceit. Fisher illustrates this by describing how quick responses to questions may indicate a lack of truthfulness. He advises listeners to repeat questions slowly to catch inconsistencies, as liars may retract their statements upon reflection. The conversation underscores that lying not only affects relationships but can also have repercussions on mental health, as suggested by a related study.
"When people are trying to hide the truth, they often rely on absolutes, like 'never' or 'always.' Extremes are a dead giveaway that they're usually not telling the truth."
"Liars often respond to questions really quickly. This indicates that they didn't contemplate the question or try to remember specific details."
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