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Sniff out a Liar
May 14, 2009
Poker don’t you just love it, that’s why we all play the game, and a game it is all focused on taking your money any which way they can. Cheaters, scammer’s and hackler’s, and the one that usually takes it all, the Liar. A constant niche preying on your mind and causing you to make the wrong decisions.
When telling the truth, people often make hand gestures to the rhythm of their speech. Hands emphasize points or phrases--a natural and compelling technique when they actually believe the points they're making. The less certain will keep gesticulations in check.
Truthful people more likely to face there questioners head on. Liars, on the other hand, are "likely to lack frontal alignment and will often sit with both their arms and legs crossed as if frozen."To psychologically distance themselves from the lie, people often pepper their tales with second- and third-person pronouns like "you," "we," and "they." The goal of the process is to lead the liar down a path such that he or she eventually has no choice but to admit guilt.
Skilled liars don't break a sweat; the rest of us get a little fidgety. Four possible giveaways: shifty eyes, higher vocal pitch, perspiration and heavier breathing. Be careful, though: Not everyone who doesn't meet your gaze is a liar. "Certain behavioral traits like averting eye contact could be cultural and not indicative of a liar."
Liars are more likely to ask that questions be repeated and preface pronouncements with, "to tell you the truth," and "to be perfectly honest." Evasive answers to direct questions should raise your hackles, too. Liars--amateur ones, anyway--may not have thought through all the particulars of their stories. If you suspect you're being lied to, gently probe for details. (You don't want the person to know you're on to him.)
When a person is lying, the gaps between their words often increase. While honest folks have the truth locked and loaded, liars tend to take more time between points--no doubt searching for which approach will be the most convincing gently probe for details. A liar is often defensive, guarded and less cooperative.
When honest people tell stories they also may realize a previous statement wasn't quite right, and go back and explain further. Liars, on the other hand, "are worried that someone might catch them in a lie and are reluctant to admit to such ordinary imperfections.
Studies indicate that they would tell 75% of the lies again if given the opportunity. Chances are, they'd get away with it. Think you can sniff them out now?
