A former undercover CIA officer of 10 years explains how she spots a liar
Former CIA officer Michele Rigby Assad says the key to spotting a lie isn't always what someone says — it can be what they leave out.
Former CIA officer Michele Rigby Assad spent a decade undercover in the Middle East. She says one of the clearest signs that someone is lying is a change in their behavior. Assad recalls an interview with an Arab intelligence officer she suspected of secretly working with another country's intelligence service. After observing his normal body language, she asked about a country she believed he could be linked to.
When he reacted by hugging a pillow, it confirmed her suspicion. She learned that the officer was indeed working with another country. Often, lies are detected by noticing what someone is not saying, as they may avoid discussing a particular topic.
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