Liars often make too much or too little eye contact and tend to speak without contractions. They may show signs of discomfort like turning away, rapid blinking, or fidgeting. Liars also stutter or hesitate more when speaking, provide unnecessary details without being asked, and get defensive rather than going on the offensive like innocent people tend to do. Watch for inconsistent explanations, overemphasis on minor details, and frequent self-touching of the face, throat, or mouth from potential liars.

1. Fifteen Tried & Tested Ways To Catch A Liar

2. Liars typically make too much or too little eye contact. If
someone is unable to look you in the eyes or is staring you
down, that person may be trying to cover his or her tracks.

3. Liars tend to speak without using contractions: “I DID NOT have
sexual relations with that woman.”

4. Someone who is being dishonest will often show signs of
discomfort by turning away from you.

5. Other body language to look out for includes: rapid blinking,
dilated pupils, pitch changes, less smiling, shrugging
shoulders, fidgeting, and crossed arms.

6. Unless they're professional actors, liars tend to stutter and
hesitate when they are speaking.

7. Liars often provide additional information without being asked.

8. A liar will use your words to answer a question.

9. A guilty person will get defensive, whereas an innocent
person will often go on the offensive.

10. A liar might unconsciously place objects (book, coffee cup,
etc.) between themselves and you.

11. A liar's timing tends to be off between gestures/expressions
and words.

12. Oftentimes liars give inconsistent explanations.

13. They also over-emphasize details. When people are trying to
avoid telling the truth, they often focus on an obscure point
instead of the key issue.

14. Watch out for frequent touching of the face, throat, and mouth.
For example, a liar might scratch his/her nose or behind the ear.

15. Be wary of pursed mouths. While lying, a person may set his or
her mouth in a narrow line.

16. If you believe someone is lying, change the subject of a
conversation quickly. A liar will follow along willingly,
whereas an innocent person may be confused by the sudden
change in topics and will try to return to the previous subject.

17. TY
No More Lies
By: Judith Aquino