How to Spot a Liar: 10 Body Language Signs That Someone is Lying to You

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Body language can hint at deception, but it’s not a lie detector.

Avoiding eye contact (or staring too hard)

Microexpressions that don’t match words

Excessive throat clearing or swallowing

Too many details or odd phrasing

Closed off posture and self touching

Delayed or overly quick responses

Inconsistent gestures and words

Feet and legs “telling” the truth

Vocal changes — pitch and speed

Reduced or exaggerated blinking

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We all wish there were a foolproof test for lies. There isn’t — but people often give off nonverbal clues when they’re not telling the whole truth. Use these body-language signs as cautious signals, not hard proof. Look for clusters of a few signs and changes from someone’s normal behavior — that’s far more reliable than one single cue.

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