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PSHCkS ARTICLES BY FLEXI DEV STUDIO

TOPIC: TRUTH HACKS

BY OGUNBIYI JESUTOMISIN AND OWOLABI IREOLUWA

INTRODUCTION – THE INVISIBLE SCIENCE OF HONESTY

We live in an age where words travel faster than intentions.

People smile while hiding discomfort, agree to avoid conflict, or twist the truth to protect pride. It’s not always out of evil — sometimes it’s fear, shame, or the simple wish to look better. But no matter the reason, truth has a pattern. You just have to notice it.

Truth Hacks is your everyday guide to reading between the lines.

You don’t need a lie detector — just attention, patience, and a little silence.

This article breaks it down into two parts:

1. How to know when people are lying.
2. How to make people tell the truth — without lifting a finger.

PART I – HOW TO KNOW WHEN SOMEONE IS LYING

We’ve all been there — a friend explains why they “couldn’t call,”

a classmate says “I didn’t see your message,”

or someone insists, “I swear, I’m telling you the truth.”

But something inside you whispers, “That doesn’t add up.”

Here are three simple and relatable ways to spot when someone might be lying:

1. The Story Keeps Changing
   
   Imagine your friend tells you they got home by 9 PM.
   
   Later, they say it was “around 8:30.”
   
   Another time, it becomes “10-ish.”
   
   When people are truthful, their stories stay steady. But liars keep adjusting their stories to make them sound more believable — and in trying too hard, they reveal the cracks.
   
   Pay attention to small switches in time, place, or order; they tell bigger truths than words do.

2. They Over-Explain or Go Blank
   
   Ever asked someone a simple question, and they suddenly give you a whole novel — too much detail that no one asked for?
   
   That’s often a defense mechanism to sound convincing.
   
   On the flip side, some liars go dry — giving short, vague answers like “I don’t know” or “It’s nothing.”
   
   Both extremes — over-talking and under-talking — can be red flags. Truth usually lives in calm, balanced conversation.

3. Their Emotion Doesn’t Match Their Words
   
   They say, “I’m not mad,” but their tone is sharp.
   
   They say, “I’m happy for you,” but their eyes say otherwise.
   
   Genuine emotions align naturally with speech and body language. When the face says one thing and the voice says another, something’s off.
   
   A real smile shows in the eyes, not just the lips. Real sadness slows speech. When feelings and words split, deception often hides in the gap.

PART II – HOW TO MAKE PEOPLE TELL THE TRUTH WITHOUT LIFTING A FINGER

Sometimes, you already know they’re not telling the full story —

but you don’t want to argue, accuse, or play detective.

You just want them to open up.

Here are three calm, psychological hacks that make truth easier to speak than lies:

1. Silence — Your Strongest Weapon
   
   Ask your question, then say nothing.
   
   Hold eye contact.
   
   People feel uncomfortable in long pauses and try to fill the silence with more explanation — and that’s when honesty slips out.
   
   Example:
   
   You: “So… why didn’t you show up yesterday?”
   
   (You stay quiet.)
   
   Them: “Uh… I was tired… actually, I had a small issue at home.”
   
   Truth arrives when silence gives it room.

2. The Gentle Wrong Guess
   
   Say something slightly wrong — not in an accusing way, but calmly.
   
   Example: “So you left at 9, right?”
   
   If the person rushes to correct you — “No, no, it was 7 actually!” — they usually reveal more truth than they intended.
   
   People naturally hate being misrepresented, even when they’re lying. The urge to correct you works in your favor.

3. Make Truth Feel Safe
   
   Sometimes people lie because they fear your reaction.
   
   You can lower that fear by showing calmness and understanding.
   
   Example: “It’s okay if you forgot. I just want to know what really happened.”
   
   When you remove judgment, truth feels like the lighter choice.
   
   People open up when they know they won’t be punished for being honest.

THE REAL SECRET

Truth isn’t always hiding — it’s often waiting for the right environment to breathe.

When you listen more, talk less, and observe deeper, you’ll start catching honesty in places most people overlook.

Remember: don’t use these tricks to expose or embarrass others. Use them to build clarity, trust, and stronger connections.

PSHCkS ARTICLES BY FLEXI DEV STUDIO

TOPIC: TRUTH HACKS

BY OGUNBIYI JESUTOMISIN AND OWOLABI IREOLUWA