How to Tell If Someone is Lying

Catching a Liar

Judges and law enforcement officials are trained to determine when people are lying. Liars give telltale signs that point to deception. Anyone can learn the signs to look for to determine when someone is lying. Parents can learn how to tell when kids are lying. Spouses can learn ways to determine if their husband or wife is lying. Consumers can learn how to spot a lying salesperson. It’s easy to tell if someone is lying, if you know what to look for.

Lying Eyes

When people are lying, they avoid looking directly into the eyes of the person they’re lying to. They fix their gaze on something else in the room, and they allow themselves to become distracted easily. Sometimes people make an effort to look others in the eye because they know others may be aware of the methods to detect a liar.

My son is amazed at my ability to tell when he is lying. I can almost always tell when he is being dishonest. As my son begins formulating his fallacious narration, he looks into my eyes without once moving his gaze, but his eyes widen and he doesn’t blink. I can tell by the look on my son’s face that he isn’t telling the truth. I’ve reminded him of my lie detecting abilities on more than one occasion, and he no longer tries to get away with lying.

DiversionTactics

Those who are lying tend to touch their faces when speaking. When people are lying they sometimes touch their nose, mouth, chin, and hair. Touching the face or hair is a sign of nervousness, and it’s a lame attempt to draw attention away from the lies being told. This is one form of a diversion.

When someone is approached with an uncomfortable topic, and when someone has lied in an attempt to avoid trouble, they sometimes abruptly change the subject. They will completely turn the topic around in an effort to distract the person speaking to them.