It's important to know when someone is lying to you, especially in relationships.
Unfortunately, there isn't a magic trick you can use to figure out when a person is lying. But if you pay attention to certain body language clues, you can come pretty close.
Here are 10 signs someone could be lying based solely on their body language.
1. A departure from their normal body language.
If someone is exhibiting mannerisms that they don't. normally display — like biting their nails — this could be a red flag.
If you're trying to analyze a person's body language, you first need to know that person very well
2. Use of the non-dominant hand to emphasize statements.
If someone gesticulates with the wrong hand, that's not a great sign.
If you know a person well, you should know if they are right or left-handed. And, if they start gesticulating or trying to punctuate strong statements with their non-dominant hand, they may be lying to you.
3. Shifty eye movements.
Shifty eyes are a pretty clear sign of dishonesty.
One way to tell if someone is lying is to pay attention to their eyes — specifically if they move their eyes around a lot during your conversation.
4. Instability in their balance.
Being slightly off balance can be a sign of dishonesty.
Another sign that someone could be lying to you is if they rock back and forth when they talk to you.
5. Head tilting.
If someone tilts their head when they're talking to you, pay close attention to what they have to say.
Asymmetry isn't limited solely to the lower half of the body. Sometimes, a cocked head will tell you all you need to know.
If someone is off-kilter when they're talking, that shows a lack of certainty with what they're saying.
6. Smirking instead of smiling.
Smirking can indicate that a person is lying.
It can't hurt to pay close attention to a person's face when they're talking, especially if they're smirking a little when they talk to you.
This could be anything from a full-on smirk to a smile that doesn't fill the whole face .
7. A different blink rate than normal.
Is there something in their eye? Or are they lying to you?
A person's blink rate can reveal more than you might think.
The blink rate is not necessarily conclusive of anything. But if you determine that there is a clear shift in behavior, it could be a sign that a person is lying.
8. Looking like they're heading for the exit.
Exit-ready body language is a pretty good sign that someone is lying.
Does the person you're talking to seem like they're itching to walk out the door? If so, this could indicate deceit.
Liars will often tilt their upper bodies slightly away or point their feet toward the door, signaling their desire to physically and psychologically escape an uncomfortable situation
9. An itchy nose.
Sometimes, a nose can tell you what you need to know
If you notice someone brings their hand to their nose and swipes several times, you have probably found a hot spot.
Obviously, an itchy nose could indicate many things, such as allergies or a common cold. But if coupled with some other indicators of dishonesty, it may not be as innocent as it seems.
10. How their body language makes you feel.
Pay close attention to how you feel when someone talks to you.
It may seem counterintuitive, but one of the best ways to tell if someone is lying to you may not be tied to their body language. Rather, it's how their words and body language make you feel.
If you think someone is lying, do a check-in on your body. If you sweat, get nauseous, get a headache, or feel tense, someone could be lying to you.
Use your skills of observation and trust your gut. If you remember to do that, few liars will be able to deceive you.
Most Helpful Opinions