Friday, September 24, 2010

The Body Language of Liars

When a guy is trying to get away with something, his gestures will betray him. Watch closely and you'll be able to catch him in the act.By Mina Azodi redesignPageHead Play Slideshow Stop Slideshow Previous loading Next Email ThisEmail Print ThisPrint RSSRSS ShareShare Liar Move #1 guy sitting on a stool liar, body language, lie

Liar Move: He wraps his ankle around the leg of a chair.

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Busted: \"Pulling off a lie is stressful, so when a guy is masking the truth, his body will tense up,\" says body-language expert Janine Driver. \"As a result, he\'ll take a more rigid stance. This is also a subconscious sign of restraint. It\'s like he\'s physically fighting to hold back from telling the whole story.\"

Liar Move #2 shirtless guy with hands in pockets liar, body language, lie

Liar Move: He suddenly puts his hands in his pockets.

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Busted: \"Showing his palms indicates comfort and openness, so when he\'s lying, he\'ll instinctively feel the need to conceal them,\" says Patti Wood, author of Success Signals: A Guide to Reading Body Language. \"He may also hide his hands behind his back or occupy them by fidgeting with an object, like his cell phone.\"

Liar Move #3 guy shrugging shoulders liar, body language, lie

Liar Move: He shrugs one or both shoulders.

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Busted: \"Watch out if he does this while saying a definitive statement, like \'I didn\'t sleep with her,\'\" says Driver. \"The shrug is his way of canceling out the untruth, much like crossing his fingers behind his back, except he\'s unaware of the motion. It\'s also his subconscious way of not committing to the lie and avoiding guilt.\"

Liar Move #4 guy in a chair covering mouth liar, body language, lie

Liar Move: He uses his index finger to rub just underneath his nose.

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Busted: \"This sign is usually exhibited by men who don\'t typically lie, so they feel remorse,\" says Wood. \"Immediately after he speaks, he\'ll touch his face in a way that slightly hides his mouth. It\'s as though he can\'t believe what just came out of there.\"

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