Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from Hunter_Jensen and more videos in the Communication category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Are you getting the whole truth and nothing but? The answer may be lying right in front of you. To complete this How-To you will need: A good ear Good eyes A healthy skepticism Step 1: Watch their hands Watch the suspected liar's hands. Body language studies show that people tend to touch their face and scratch their nose when they lie. Step 2: Follow their eyes Follow their eyes. Liars tend to blink a lot and don't maintain eye contact. Step 3: Note their words Note their words. A liar will skip contractions—saying "I did not" instead of "I didn't"—and avoid pronouns, using someone's full name instead of "he" or "she." Step 4: Check their smile Check their smile. People who are telling the truth use many facial muscles, but liars smile with just their mouth. Step 5: Note their posture Notice theirposture. Liars tend to keep their body posture closed (by folding their arms, for example). They may also unconsciously put an object between you, like a cup of coffee. Step 6: Pause before responding Pause momentarily before responding; if the silence makes them uncomfortable, they may be lying. Step 7: Note the details Pay...
