What do you think is the biggest myth BELIEVED in spotting liars?
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There are many myths to spotting lies that are believed — from liars look up and to the right when they fib, or that they can’t look you in the eye. Another one is liars are nervous, as if honest people being questioned wouldn’t be.
None of these are true.
What are some things you’ve heard people say they believe reveals a liar but you know are not true?
The myths perpetuated in the media, online, and on TV are everywhere.
What about this one? I wouldn’t say it’s necessarily a myth, but it could be, or I guess it could be true too. At the very least I think there’s a high probability regarding its accuracy. I’ve come across it in statement analysis blogs and books. It’s this: It’s (nearly) impossible for someone to lie twice–to lie about their lie.
Example: If someone asks if they killed a specific person and they give a good solid denial of “I didn’t kill him.”
It becomes extremely, extremely, difficult and hence unlikely that when asked again they will say: “I told the truth.”
That they won’t look you in the eye.