If you make a claim, especially one that you do not know the answer to, it will put you in a position of weakness. You are now on the defensive and they will be on the offense, attacking you.

If you do make a claim or a statement they will challenge you on this and ask you to prove your claim.

If you do make a claim, quickly follow it up with a question.

Note: Making claims can actually build up your case, but your timing has to be right, and you must know the full details backing your claim.

This takes practice to perfect and would not be advisable for a novice.

Claims and statements are usually made once they have already incriminated themselves, and you’re now going in for the kill.

Check mate.