Keep it Real

Ever feel like someone was being dishonest, but did not have any proof? Well, maybe there is. Body language and other human behavior can tell a lot about someone. In American society, dishonesty is far too prevalent. It is time people learn how distinguish honesty.

Body language never lies. It shows when someone is stressed, scared, nervous, happy, excited, and it also shows when someone is intentionally being dishonest. There are several signs to look out for when determining whether or not someone is being dishonest. Sweating, fidgeting, and lack of eye contact are all dramatic signs of dishonesty. When most people lie, they feel uncomfortable about it; because they know what they are doing is wrong. Because of this, they begin to display nervous behavior. (Science news)

Lies can be very stressful because they can be hard to maintain. They put a lot of pressure on the individuals who telling the falsities. Vocal pitch pauses and inflections are also signs of lying. Liars often don't even know what they are going to say, so the way they talk will change. Eye contact can also be a factor in determining whether or not someone is telling the truth. The conscience of most people is far too prevalent to actually have the audacity to look someone in the eye and tell them a fib. (Forbes)

The background information of the actually lies can also be a determining factor. Lies often make no sense at all, especially the ones made on the spot. They lack detail and description. When lies are retold, the story can also change. This is how most liars get caught.

Liars are also unpleasant. Dishonest people are often uncooperative and unwilling to compromise. People tell lies for a reason. They want to hide the aspects of their lives that they are uncomfortable with. This can put the liar in a foul mood. Signs of this include negativity and complaining.

Lying is a part of society that will never go away. Perhaps it is natural to tell lies, hell; there may not even be anything wrong with lying. According to Psychology Today, a well respected magazine, "we're socialized from the time we can speak to believe that it's always better to tell the truth". It is up to each individual to determine what is real and what isn't when someone tells them something. At the end of the day, sometimes we need to know the truth and sometimes we don't.

Sources:

http://www.sciencenews.org/articles/20040731/bob8.asp

http://psychologytoday.com/articles/pto-19970501-000033.html

http://www.forbes.com/technology/2006/11/03/detecting-lies-trust-tech_06trust_cx_ee_1103lies.html