Before an important conversation, think about non-verbal means of communication, that is, body language. If the interlocutor begins to lie to you, you can recognize the untruth and avoid many troubles.
Can body language fool
About 60-80% of information about a person can be obtained not just from his speeches, but from gestures, postures and facial expressions. Body language experts argue that this means of communication never fools.
If a person tries to tightly control gestures and facial expressions, giving out only those that signal his sincerity, you will still notice something is amiss. Look closely at the interlocutor, the curvature and asymmetry of the facial muscles, frequent blinking and blush can indicate insincerity.
Psychophysiological signs of a lie
- Trembling voice and often changing timbre;
- Biting and licking lips;
- Frequent and noisy swallowing of saliva;
- Thirst (a person asks for water or quickly drinks it);
- Coughing, sore throat;
- Yawning and deep breathing of air;
- Teak (twitching) of the eyelids, eyebrows, lips.
Facial expressions and gestures are signs of a lie
- The constant rubbing and scratching of the hands, face, head, neck;
- Restless fingers - pulling clothes, small objects, breaking matches, putting things in order on the table;
- Frequent lighting and stewing of cigarettes;
- Hiding hands behind the back, under clothes;
- scratching the nose and earlobes;
- If the interlocutor is a woman, she may begin to powder, straighten her hair;
- Averting the gaze to the side or, conversely, staring into the eyes of the interlocutor;
- Unconscious search for any support - wood, furniture, wall;
- Asymmetric smile "through force", a crooked smirk;
- Torso away from the interlocutor.
One or two signs do not mean that the person is deceiving you, but if you notice 5-6 signs from the above, you have a reason to beware.
Typical Phrases of a Liar
In addition to non-verbal signs of insincerity, which you can notice in the interlocutor, there are also typical phrases and expressions that betray liars. Frequent repetition of certain phrases, insisting on honesty - all this indicates an attempt to deceive.
- "Believe me";
- "I swear to God, I am extremely honest with you";
- "Do not hesitate, I am telling the truth";
- "You know, I will not deceive";