Sweating.
Looking away.
But here’s the problem: none of those behaviors reliably prove someone is lying.
Some people become anxious even when telling the truth. Others remain calm and confident while being completely dishonest.
That is why many psychologists and communication experts focus less on body language and more on something else:
The questions being asked.
In fact, researchers who study deception have found that certain questions can place extra mental pressure on someone who is inventing a story, making inconsistencies more likely to appear.
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