How to Deal with a Lying Coworker

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Do you work with someone who lies about everything, from what he had for breakfast to how late he worked last night? The truth will out—if you follow our plan.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A lying coworker
A paper trail
And a backbone

Step 1: Evaluate the lies

Consider the nature of the lies. Are they fairly harmless (he claims he dates supermodels) or are they destructive (he blames you for his mistakes)?

Tip: If you suspect someone is lying to you, keep asking questions. The more he explains, the more likely he'll trip himself up.

Step 2: Keep a paper trail

Start keeping a paper trail. Get him to send instructions in email, so he can't claim he told you to do something when he didn't.

Step 3: Confront the liar

The next time you catch him in a lie, confront him—calmly and privately, but specifically. If he knows you're on to him, he may think twice about doing it again.

Tip: Watch his body language. Liars fidget, touch their faces and mouths, look down while talking, and blink less.

Step 4: Talk to your supervisor

He's still lying? Go to your supervisor with proof of his deeds.

Step 5: Go to human resources

If the supervisor doesn't intervene, and his lying is harming your performance and the company, go to Human Resources with your concern.

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[Endofshadow]

how to get rid of a lying co worker you will need a gun lol

[ipdddd]

sexist video....the narrator are calling liars = males.

[123chrchr]

I look to the left or right when I lie

[azzaz691]

stop whineing

[MegaRandompeoplez]

@ipdddd i really don't think that's true. They probably just used a guy figure because it was easier to draw and animate. srry if you feel that way but women and men almost lie about the same.

[KirstyBandicoot1]

Common If he's lying about what U did last night is really worth getting fired?? Jeez What a Sad sad Person I'm sure there's people lying 'bout worse things. -Shakes Head- -_-

[EricSchwin22]

I've had a co-worker lie to the Management about me that I was masturbating... not only did she tell management, but told everyone else about this lie. I just had to quickly itch that's all.

I was not advertising it in front of everyone, but that bitch told on me for the most ridiculous thing. So! It was a 30 minute conversation with Management and straightened everything out, and a few co-workers also know about her deceptive lies too, so I just stay away from her if she approaches me again.

[hesehohtis]

@simsimcrazy47 Are you sure? Then I think we should consider every single one of these videos as an satire. But I guess the topics are so idiotic that this could be satire, but I've kinda taken most of these videos seriously, but just in my opinion: if it is satire, it's not making me laugh.

[simsimcrazy47]

@hesehohtis Satire...

[hesehohtis]

why was this video made? does it serve any purpose?

[reconsniper225]

a backbone, you are discriminating against squids!

[Zeldagigafan90210]

Optional, a polygraph. (A polygraph, for you idiots out there, is a basically a lie detector.)