How to lie

To begin you should know that this ability is not acquired overnight and takes years of practice. It is also fair warning that nobody can tell the perfect lie.

Usually, the more elaborate the lie the more suspicious you sound, so first and foremost 1) KEEP IT SIMPLE.

Everyone is better at lying when they have thought of what to say prior to the lie; although it is possible to get away with "on the spot lies," it is rarely a feat accomplished by amateurs.Therefore, 2) THINK OF SOMETHING BEFOREHAND

Having said that planning is the best way to lie, do not over-plan. A lie seems more credible if there are slight pauses and one has to think to formulate the sentence. The best way to go about planning would be to come up with an outline but don't go so far as having a script. 3) HAVE AN OUTLINE, NOT A SCRIPT

The most important step is 4) BE CONFIDENT WHEN TELLING A LIE. This confidence encompasses a number of things. For example, do not blush or turn red, if this is a natural reflex to lying then you might as well start walking the straight and narrow because you have no business lying. Secondly, a more complex reaction to lying is the racing of the heart, sweating, and general anxiety; these are more difficult symptoms to overcome, but a master liar is able to remain calm and stable with ease. Finally, have faith that the person who you are telling the lie to will believe it. If you think they will reject what you say then you will reject what you say and you are more likely to reveal the lie.

Remember, lying is a dangerous business and it is not for the feint of heart. If you are caught in a lie then your options are limited. It is up to you at that point to make a judgement call about what your play should be. Keep in mind the severity of the lie, what the lie has changed, and most of all, who you are lying to.