INTERESTING: HOW TO KNOW WHEN SOMEONE IS LYING

Want to know if someone is stretching the truth? Read on for some clues...

Head Positioning

You may notice the person make a sudden head movement when asked a direct question, such as a jerk, retraction or tilt, this often happens just before they would usually respond to the question.

Breathing

Glass describes heavy breathing as a ‘reflex action’, commonly associated with lying. If you’re not close enough to hear or feel the individual’s breath, watch their shoulders, which will rise and listen to their voice, which may become shallow, unclear or cracked. Essentially, the person is experiencing breathlessness due to their increased heart rate and changes in their blood flow, which is caused by the pressure of lying. This also occurs when humans are nervous or tense.

Stature

While we may associate nervousness with fidgeting or shakiness, you should be just as wary of those who do not move at all, the body tenses itself in preparation for potential confrontation.

When engaging in regular discussion, humans usually move casually, subtly relaxing, swaying or experiencing unconscious movements. Therefore, someone with a rigid demeanor is emitting a warning that something isn’t quite right.

Repetitiveness

Repetitiveness may occur when someone is trying to convince you of their point, in an attempt to ‘drill it in’ to your mind. They may also be trying to reassure themselves that the lie could be considered true

It is also a technique used by liars to buy time to create a more elaborate story.

Over-Compensating

Liars will often over-compensate by providing too much information. When a person reels off an elaborate tale that may not even have been requested, it’s a clear sign they are trying to convince you their story is true. 

Covering the Mouth

Someone who is lying may automatically cover their mouth with their hands when they are reluctant to respond to a question or issue. The connotation of covering the lips is clear, even when done subconsciously. It is a direct message that they are shutting down all communication and have no intention of telling the truth.

Covering Vulnerable Areas

Similarly, a dishonest person may cover areas that they consider vulnerable, such as the throat, head, chest or abdomen.

Shuffling their Feet

This is a trait you’ll likely have heard of when considering the behavior of liars. The shuffling of the feet is the body’s way of using up nervous energy, showing the individual is on edge and uncomfortable with the situation. It is also a sign they wish to walk away from the scenario. 

Difficulty Speaking

Even if the person has no history of speech difficulties, they may find it hard to speak when under the pressure of a lie. Also, this is not the only giveaway relating to the mouth. Liars have also been known to exhibit lip biting or pursed lips.

Infrequent Blinking

Dishonesty traditionally involves a lack of eye contact or rapid blinking, however in contrast to common belief, the liar may attempt to manipulate you with extended eye contact. When telling the truth, humans will usually shift their eyes regularly and may look at their surroundings. When lying, they will hold a prolonged stare in an attempt to intimidate.

Pointing

If a liar is defensive of their argument, whether or not it is a truthful one, they may become hostile and aggressive. A dishonest person who has been angered may attempt to turn the tables’ on to you, irritated that you have discovered his or her deception. This may result in angry gestures, along with pointing in an attempt to reiterate their point.

Source: http://www.psychologium.com/