REALLY GOOD LIARS RARELY SHOW
ANY OF THE SYMPTOMS SUCH AS THOSE OUTLINED BELOW. THIS ARTICLE
WOULD BE APPROPRIATE TO EXPOSE LOW TO MIDDLE LEVEL LIARS
REALLY GOOD LIARS ARE TOO CLEVER BY HALF TO GIVE THE GAME AWAY
WITH SUCH OBVIOUS RESPONSES.
How to Detect a Lie
Signs that someone is not telling the truth
Suite101.com
© Sandra Williams
March 19, 2007
Here are some signs of lying and behaviors that will help you tell if someone is
telling the truth.
Some people give away signs of lying without even realizing it. These are not as
accurate as a lie detector, but here are some possible indications and what to
look for:
* They add way too many details to their story. Sometimes so many that it
starts to sound ridiculous because most people don't keep track of a lot of silly
details. "Then I stopped and noticed a piece of gum on the sidewalk." or some
other silly irrelevant detail.
* Frequent blinking. Maybe they're trying to unconsciously hide their lie by
doing this, but instead give it away. (Keep in mind there are other reasons for
excessive blinking such as sensitive eyes or contact lenses)
* Their eyebrows become raised. This is not proof of lying on its own, but
combined with other things it does tend to signify defensiveness. If they know
about the blinking they tend to do this to over compensate. This one in particular
seems hard for people to stop doing.
* Overreacting by immediately acting angry and defensive, perhaps to try to
force a change of subject or to make the person submit to their story.
* They're unable to look you in the eye or hold a gaze for any length of time.
Sociopaths can probably look you in the eye and lie no problem, so you can't
always depend on this one.
* They cover their mouth as if to cover the lie. A lot of face touching in general
is not a good sign.
* Instead of answering a question with a straight answer, they will echo back
what you just asked them. Example: "Did you take that cookie?" "Are you asking
me if I took that cookie?"
* The accused becomes the accuser by pointing the finger and projecting the
misdeed elsewhere.
* If you attempt to change the subject with a liar, they will readily agree but if
the person is telling the truth, they often want to talk it out till it's resolved.
* They start talking way too fast or completely change their pitch or tone of
voice.
* The playing dumb ploy. "What are you talking about?" or "Why would you say
that?" and of course looking appropriately shocked and confused.
* Fidgeting a lot and generally looking uncomfortable.
* Stammering and pausing in between as if trying to gather their thoughts. (A
lie requires a lot more time to think.)
All of these of course offer no conclusive proof of lying as there are other
possible reasons for many of the behaviors or reactions, but the more signs
there are the more likely the person is lying.
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