Nervous tics that reveal a liar

When a person lies, whether it be a harmless fib or even a malicious one, they experience stress and their body language changes. Notice the changes that usually happen to those who lie to you.

It is not always easy to understand that you are being deceived. Sometimes the words and gestures of a liar reveal the truth. Experts say there are some telltale signs that a person is hiding something from you. Pay attention to details and you can avoid offense!

His voice changes

One of the involuntary reactions to nervousness that occurs when a person is lying is a change in voice, characterized by an unusual rise or fall in the pitch of the voice. Height, volume, or both may be motivated. You may notice that he hesitates, stutters, or speaks faster than usual.

He hides your hands

Do you suspect that you are being scammed? Look at the hands of the person in front of you. Someone who is lying has their palms together, their hands in their pockets, or their arms crossed. Each of these behaviors indicates internal tension and may be an unconscious method of self-protection or closing off from the other person due to discomfort caused by the stress of lying.

He's worried

You already know that when you are stressed, you become nervous. The same thing happens to someone who feels forced to lie. When he lies, he has trouble staying still and fidgets a lot. If he sits, he moves around a lot in the chair. This behavior is caused by anxiety, stress, anxiety that he might get caught.

He can't look you in the eyes

When a person lies, he tries to figure out how to get out of the situation without getting caught. It's almost impossible for him to look you in the eyes. Moreover, the eyes quickly move from one object to another, which is called micro-transition. This is something that happens unconsciously due to the brain's attempt to avoid detection of lies.

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