7 Ways to Spot a Lie

Whether you are talking to your child, a spouse, co-worker or friend, you may find yourself questioning their genuineness and wondering if they are telling the truth from time-to-time. Whether it’s debunking a little white fib or uncovering a large-scale lie, it is important to be able to tell when people are not telling the truth. Here are seven ways to spot a lie: Examine body language. When someone is lying, his or her body language can often give you a clue. They may have fidgety hands or hide their hands completely. They could shrug their shoulders and not stand tall, or may make their bodies appear smaller so they feel less noticeable. Watch for these physical signs to gauge if someone is being honest with you. Watch facial expressions.  When people are in the middle of a lie their facial expressions may show you. Look for flared nostrils, lip biting, rapid blinking or sweating. These changes in facial activity signify an increase in brain activity as a lie begins. Some people will get a slight flush to their face when they are lying, so look for blushed cheeks as anxiety may set in. Pay attention to tone and sentence structure.  When people lie their speech tone and cadence may change. They could start speaking with a higher or lower tone than normal, and either speak more slowly or rapidly. Their sentence structure may become more detailed, including very specific information than is usual. This again is their brain working in overdrive. Look at mouth and eyes.Â...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Family Habits Happiness Industrial and Workplace Parenting Personality Relationships Self-Help Body Language Dishonesty Facial Expression lies lying Manipulation Nonverbal communication Source Type: blogs