4 Cues Liars Often Give to Reveal Themselves (2024)

Did you know that you’re being lied to 10 to 200 times daily?

That means two to three lies in a 10-minute chat on average. Maybe someone told you they were sick when they weren’t, or perhaps they said they were at work when they were really out partying with their friends.

But the good news is you have a 54% chance of accurately spotting a lie, according to research published by body language expert Vanessa Van Edwards in her book, “Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People.”

The reason is simple — Although humans have perfected the art of conveying their thoughts, feelings, and sentiments through speech, they still rely on body language to express themselves.

Even if you can’t always tell when someone is lying, there are certain cues liars give off that can reveal their dishonesty.

Carol Plum-Ucci, an American novelist, once quoted:

“If you can understand human behavior, it can’t hurt you nearly as much.”

The same rule applies to spotting a liar.

By understanding the cues that indicate deceit, you can protect yourself from being lied to and taken advantage of in any relationship — personal or professional.

Also, only 6/10 Americans said they told the truth every day in research titled “Prevalence of Lying in America.”

So, if you’re ever in doubt about whether or not someone is telling the truth, keep an eye out for these four signs of deception!

As everyone knows, Pinocchio had a very distinctive nose. Whenever he lied, his nose grew longer.

While this may be just a story, it turns out that there is some truth to it.

Studies have shown that lying affects your nose. Rubbing, stroking, or blowing the nose are non-verbal indications of lying. Even the temperature of the nose increases.