The document outlines various body language gestures that may indicate someone is lying, such as closed hands, locked ankles, and denying eye contact. It emphasizes that multiple gestures should be considered together for accuracy in detecting deceit. Additional nonverbal signals include changes in speech patterns, tone of voice, and blinking rates.

1. How to Spot a Liar
e multiple body language gestures that spot a Liar:
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2. Gesture #1 - Closed Hands
Closed hands can be
interpreted as a sign of
closed-mindedness,
submission or defensiveness,
which are all states of mind
that can be related to lies.
Most people nd it hard to lie
while their hands are open.
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3. Gesture #2: Locked Ankles
Locked ankles are interpreted as
closed mindedness, submissive,
or defensive which are all state
of minds that can be related to
lies.
Always keep in mind; leg
crossing should be read in
context and in groups of other
body language gestures.
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4. Gesture #3: Create a Barrier
A person who is dishonest
may even use objects such
as a bag or a cup to create a
barrier between the two of
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5. Gesture #4: Denying Eye Contact
Denying eye contact is often a
sign of discomfort.
Usually people make eye
contact for about half of the
conversation, so if you notice
their eyes constantly wavering,
especially during a touchy
subject, you may be dealing
with a liar.
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6. Gesture #5: Covering Mouth
Covering mouth is usually a
sign of discomfort and can be
related to stress.
When you notice someone
suddenly covering their
mouth or rubbing their chin,
it’s usually a sign they are
uncomfortable.
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7. Gesture #6: Rubbing lower eyelid
Rubbing lower eyelid is like
saying: “I'm not so sure about
what has been said.”
e deeper the nger rubs, the
greater the discomfort and
disbelief with what is being
said or heard.
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8. Gesture #7: Touching the Nose
Research shows that, when
a person is dishonest, they
tend to touch their nose
often.
e theory behind touching
the nose gesture is to
mimic the person covering
their mouth as if they are
telling lies.
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9. Remember, it’s never one gesture that detects a lie, some of
these gestures however can have multiple meanings such
as doubt, uncertainty and
exaggeration, therefore make sure you detect multiple body
language gestures.
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10. More Nonverbal Signals to detect a lie
• Speaking Slowly: When telling a lie the liar will usually make up
events while talking.
• Change of Tones: e tone of voice changes when lying. Listen for
higher or lower tone pitches than their normal speech during a
particular point of the conversation.
• Speech Hesitation: A liar will hesitate while thinking of a lie to t
the occasion.
• Blinking Rate Will Increase from the normal 10 blinks per minute to
up to 60 blinks per minute.
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