subject: How To Tell If Somebody Is Lying - Bust Liars [print this page] Author: Ella Burton Author: Ella Burton
Almost every day in our lives we come across people who lie. Fortunately, being a human lie detector is not a difficult thing. You simply need to understand the tale-tell signs and tactics that are inherent of every liar. Heres how to tell if somebody is lying:
Liars are either too detailed or lack detail. They will focus on details more than they normally would when talking, with the expectation that the person they are lying to will get so wrapped up in all of the details that they will either forget what the lie is about or become convinced that it is the truth. They speak slowly when trying to explain him self and will use longer words as if trying to buy time. They may also ask you to repeat your question more than once to have more time to organize their thoughts and cover up the truth.
Liars perspire profusely. They stutter, they stammer, and they stumble over words a lot. When trying to talk to someone who is obviously lying, you may notice too much pauses and dead airs. This is because liars tend to subconsciously stall for time. When a liar is caught off guard, they require time to formulate a response that sounds legitimate.
Liars find it difficult to establish eye contact. They would either look away or stare at the floor when conversing. They may either be stiff or fidgety. Their actions could be limited or they may make unnecessary gestures which make them appear restless and nervous. Most liars would scratch their nose or reach behind their ear almost all the time, or constantly touch their face, mouth, and throat.
The sad fact is that people hear lies everyday. But if you know how to tell if somebody is lying, then you can easily distinguish lies from the truth.
