News flash — you’re being lied to almost constantly … all day, every day.
According to a study from the University of Massachusetts, 60 per cent of adults lie at least once in any 10-minute conversation.
Writing for inc.com, Kevin Daum has revealed the seven ways you can pick when someone is fibbing …
1. No specifics.
People who are lying tend to say little — they keep their stories short, while those telling the truth go into more detail.
2. Frequent grooming.
According to Daum, the CIA — well versed in the art of lying — has figured out that liars keep very still while lying, but make small gestures, touching their upper bodies often — eg:
* rubbing hair or eyes
* touching the cheek or mouth
* scratching
* adjusting clothing or glasses …
Small but frequent movements can mean a person is hiding something.
3. Off topic
Not directly answering a question is often a sure sign someone is lying.
4. Repeating questions
According to a UCLA study, liars are more likely to repeat the question they’ve just been asked … It can be a tactic to buy more time.
5. Vigorous defending
When denying something, fibbers will often give long, vigorous justifications or explanations.
6. There’s no “I” in untruth
Liars will often talk in the third person — and avoid any discussion of their personal thoughts or feelings. This distances themselves from the situation — and their hot, steaming lie.
7. Something’s just off
A Berkeley Study found that people are better at picking lies when they rely on their instinct. If your gut tells you something is off — it probably is.
