8 signs you are being lied to
<p>Did you know that 60 per cent of people lie at least <strong><a href="http://mentalfloss.com/article/30609/60-people-cant-go-10-minutes-without-lying" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">once every ten minutes</span></a></strong>? The statistic might seem unbelievable at first but when you think about all the little fibs you might tell on a daily basis (“the bus was late”, “I’ve read that book”, “No, it’s fine, I don’t need milk in my coffee”) it really starts to add up! The reasons why might tell a lie, big or small, are complex but often relate to us wanting to paint a better picture of ourselves to others.</p>
<p>How can you tell if you’re being lied to? The experts have the following tips.</p>
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<li>Liars refer to themselves less when telling a story/anecdote so that they can distance themselves from the deceptive statement.</li>
<li>Liars tend to put a more negative spin on things because on a subconscious level, they feel guilty that they are lying.</li>
<li>Liars will often over simply a situation to prevent a future slip up.</li>
<li>Liars use long sentences and often ‘pad out’ their stories with irrelevant facts.</li>
<li>Facial expression can sometimes give the game away when someone is lying. Scowling, grimacing or looking uncomfortable are all common signs of someone telling a fib.</li>
<li>Liars often look you straight in the eye as it’s a rehearsed mechanism.</li>
<li>They trip over their words in their eagerness to ‘get the story out.’</li>
<li>Liars often touch their face and hair a lot which can be used as a distraction to the listener.</li>
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<p>Can you tell when someone is telling a fib? Let us know in the comments below.</p>
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