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Test a Story With Reverse-Order Questions

Let the person finish their story without interrupting, then ask them to tell you again what they did right before a specific part of it. As they answer, watch for avoidance techniques such as turning away from you, breaking eye contact, or fidgeting in the chair.

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Test a storyteller's truthfulness by having them retell what they did right before a specific part of their story while you watch their nonverbal behavior.

  1. Wait for the person to finish their story without interrupting.

    Setup · onceDone when: The person has finished telling their story and you have not interrupted them.

  2. Ask them to tell you again what they did right before a specific part of the story.

    Recurring · on your cadenceDone when: You have asked the question and they have answered it.

  3. Watch for avoidance techniques during the reverse-order questions, such as turning away from you, breaking eye contact, or fidgeting in the chair.

    Recurring · on your cadenceDone when: You have observed their nonverbal behavior while they answered the reverse-order question.

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communication