HOW TO TELL IF SOMEONE IS LYING IN SECONDS: FBI INSIDER SHARES TIPS
Matt Case - March 18th, 2024 - 7:13am PST
Behavior expert Scott Taylor shares insights on detecting lies through subtle cues and language patterns. Taylor highlights facial indicators like increased blinking, face touching, and flushed cheeks as potential signs of dishonesty.
The 51-year-old notes language clues, such as specific word choices, can also suggest deceit. While no single sign confirms a lie, a combination of body language and verbal hints can be revealing, Taylor explains. Key signs include unusual blinking, lip movements, and specific phrases indicating stress or deception.
12 telltale signs someone could be lying to you
- Blink spiking
- Lip licking
- Hard swallowing
- Touching of the face
- Angling the body away
- Dipping the chin
- Flushing or blushing
- Lip compression and pulling
- Changing eye movements
- Assuming language - 'You know', 'Obviously'
- Overly convincing language - 'Certain', 'Definite', '100 per cent'
- Expanded contractions - 'Do not' instead of 'Don't'