Most people think catching a liar depends on body language - shifty eyes, nervous hands, awkward pauses. But psychology says the real trick lies in how you ask questions. Lying puts extra pressure on the brain, and smart questioning quietly exposes that pressure.

The first move is asking unexpected detail-based questions. Liars usually prepare a simple story, not the small surrounding details. When asked something slightly off-track, they pause, overthink, or give vague replies.

The second trick is checking consistency. Ask the same thing later, but in a different way. Honest people usually repeat the same core facts. Liars often change timelines, wording, or key details without realizing it.

The third and most powerful step is asking them to describe events in reverse order. Real memories can be recalled backward with effort. Fake stories fall apart because they were never truly experienced.

These questions don’t accuse or confront. They quietly increase mental load. And under pressure, truth stays steady - lies don’t.

You don’t need to act like a detective. Just listen closely, ask smartly, and let the answers reveal what words try to hide.