Managing the Enemy

Always remember who you spoke to and what you said. You can manage the collateral damage of something someone claims you say if your story is consistent albeit with minor details changed between people so each party confronted gets the impression [both] have forgotten "main details" and the conversation must have "been similar, but not exactly that".

A lot of pathological liars will consistently tell the same lies over and over, regardless if you were there that date and fairly certain what they say never happened.

You have to manage the chaos. People generally like control, and it's very easy for one to lose it along the way. If you concentrate that each time you speak, own those words; the chances become less likely someone will ultimately control "what was said", but rather ask you for confirmation on what you said.

Be careful to use this tactic for only those you do not trust. If used for every conversation you become unreliable and will be considered so. Remember the impression you leave is the respect you get. Control is very touch and go in the beginning, but once established, needs to be maintained.