How to spot a lie? The signs are unmistakable

The truth always triumphs. One small detail is enough to unmask a liar, even a professional. Find out here the 5 signs that betray a dishonest person.

Sometimes you lie to protect yourself or supposedly to take care of others. But isn’t it better to face the truth, however painful it can be? If in children lies are quickly forgiven, in adults it is better not to risk it. Signs do not lie. Here are the five signs that will help you spot a lie from miles away.

The lie visible to the naked eye: body language

This is the first thing that could betray someone who is lying. Body language says a lot about you. A hand passed behind the neck, arms crossing each other, every gesture counts. When a person tries to lie, they will tend to focus on their speech and not on their gestures.

Analyze the context carefully, is your friend lying to you and he / she is less close to you physically? If so, it’s because the person in front of you will try to escape this awkward situation of lying as quickly as possible. Sometimes she can be close to the exit or have her feet turned outward and that is enough to spot the lie. But if this person is successful in controlling their body, their body movements will tend to be too rigid and not natural enough.

Another element is important: the eyes. A shifty look and it’s the fall. During an exchange, it is usual to seek the visual connection with his / her interlocutor.rice and this is rarely the case when one is lying.

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The too detailed monologue

With a lie, you can’t get straight to the point. It’s a real cascade of explanations about to come out of the liar’s mouth. The details jostle and repeat themselves over and over again. Repetition is a way to save time to refocus on the made-up story and to fill the silence, which might become too awkward. The person in front of you will not stop talking once, even if it means bringing up uninteresting subjects. Weather forecast, daily menu … everything is there. For a liar, silence is a sign that you are not yet convinced of their story. He / she will therefore desperately seek to drown you in a flood of words.

Take action with an interrogation

Do you suspect someone is lying? A foolproof trick allows you to remove your doubts about what someone is saying. Very focused on his words, a liar will be unsettled if you start asking him questions. He / she will understand that you are not convinced, which could bother him / her more, and panicking, the person in front of you will take time to respond.

The suspect will appeal to his memory and the answer will be slow in coming. To save time, the person in front of you may make you repeat the question or pretend not to understand your request.

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Different breathing

The noose tightens and the rope wraps more and more around your suspect’s neck. Your questioning is working and it is starting to worry him a lot. When you pass important milestones in your life, your stress levels are at their highest. The heart rate and pulse will accelerate, but also breathing. Your suspect’s breath is faster, louder than usual, and he / she has trouble staying calm. With sweaty hands and pounding heart, a liar will even start to stutter.

Behavior that transforms

Your suspect now feels trapped, but to keep face, his behavior will change. He / she will become more and more restless, tapping his / her fingers on the table, rocking from side to side. The movement is a sign that your suspect wants to escape and can no longer control his urge.

Then he / she will swear that it is not his / her type to lie, but will use oaths so much that he / she will no longer appear believable. On top of that, your interviewer will tend to behave aggressively and hide behind susceptibility. “How dare you think this person is lying? Frankly, you don’t know her well! ”.

You now have all the keys in hand to feel the lie coming.

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Lea Lecuyer

With Léa, curiosity is no longer a bad thing. Lifestyle journalist, she always has good advice to boost your well-being and keeps you informed of all the characteristics of your sign …