A specialist in body language has shared subtle cues that might indicate deception. Research found that Britons hide their true feelings up to three times a week. A survey of 2,000 adults found that 34% believe they have a strong poker face, and 25% are confident in their ability to deceive undetected.
On the flip side, two-thirds believe they can spot lies, with excessive or lacking eye contact, nervous laughter, and fidgeting being common giveaways. These are often accompanied by changes in voice tone, blushing, and sweating.
These signs align with behaviors Britons admit to displaying when lying. However, expert Judi James, in collaboration with Lottoland, noted that these signals do not always indicate dishonesty; they can also result from the stress of trying to appear truthful under pressure.
She explained, “Body language is not an exact science, and The Othello Error highlights that traits we associate with lying can actually be signs of an honest person striving to be believed. Both lying and proving honesty can trigger a stress response that manifests in similar non-verbal cues.”
Many Britons feel it’s important to hide emotions in public to avoid conflict and uncomfortable situations. While some do this to spare others’ feelings, others seek to uphold a professional image, especially in a work setting.
A representative from Lottoland.co.uk mentioned, “Deception is a key skill in poker, where players must maintain a neutral facial expression. Tactics like fidgeting and avoiding eye contact, common in poker, are also behaviors people watch for to detect lies. This collaboration with Judi sheds light on these observations.”
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