Do you ever wonder if the words coming out of your spouse's or co-worker's mouth are really true?
According to Forbes, humans are hardwired to trust the people around us -- it makes life easier and a lot more pleasant. But there are times, say, when dealing with a cheating spouse or picking a political candidate, when knowing the harsh truth is in our best interest.
The mystery stops now. In a video released last week, Minds.com reveals the top 10 ways to spot a liar. From variances in voice tones to a simple sweeping of hair, they've accumulated the top research in the field to help you decode the physical symptoms of deceit.
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Here is their full list, which they pulled from sources such as TED, Forbes, the Huffington Post and the FBI:
1. Honesty -- A liar will not show as much anger as an honest person when accused;
2. Story -- A liar will often give too much information and struggle to repeat events in the opposite order;
3. Escape -- A liar will subconsciously point their feet toward the exit or place a physical barrier between them and the interviewer, such as a water bottle;
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4. Voice pitch -- A liar will often lower or raise their tone of voice and have more hesitation in their speech;
5. Leaked ｅxpressions -- Leaked ｅxpressions occur when true emotions "leak" through. For example, a lying person might nod their head when denying a statement or shake their head while agreeing;
6. Eye contact -- A liar will often keep eye contact for longer periods than a dishonest person. An honest person retains eye contact for about 60 per cent of the conversation.
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7. Duping delight -- "Duping delight" is a smile from the liar when they believe they have successfully deceived.
8. Repetition -- Liars will often repeat the whole question back at the start of their answer in order to buy time to think of a response.
9. Grooming gestures -- Signs of anxiety such as brushing their hair or adjusting their tie.
1o. Non-contracted denial -- "I was not there!" is a non-contracted denial. "I wasn't there" is a contracted denial. A person trying to hide something will often use formal language.
How do you spot a liar? Tell us in the comments below.
Research suggests people lie up to 100 times a day! Watch the video below for more ways to tell if someone is lying to your face.
leaked ｅxpression
Duping delight:타인을 속이는 것에서 오는 쾌감
dupe: 두프 --- 속이다.