What is the best way to tell if someone is lying?
1. Body language. Most honest people form relaxed body positions as they speak. Their arms are held naturally at their sides or are used to animate the discussion. Dishonest people tend to cross their arms across their bodies, forming a shield from scrutiny. They rarely leave their arms in a relaxed position or use their hands to emphasize a point. Lying causes the body to tense up, which results in stiff arm motions and loss of animation. Honest people also tend to form strong stances while speaking. They will face people directly and rarely fidget or shift their weight from leg to leg. If seated, honest people will often maneuver their chairs in order to face the other person squarely. Liars tend to form closed positions with their lower bodies, angling away from their audience and shifting from side to side as if ready to run away quickly should their lie be exposed. If seated, liars rarely position themselves squarely in front of their audience. They may not face their audience at
