8 ways to tell if someone is Lying

Inconsistencies in Stories: Lying often leads to changing details. Inconsistent narratives over time may indicate dishonesty or fabrication.

Avoiding Eye Contact: Some liars evade direct eye contact, feeling guilty or anxious. But note: cultural differences can influence eye behavior.

Nervous Gestures: Touching face, tapping feet, or fidgeting can be signs of discomfort or anxiety due to lying.

Overemphasis or Unnecessary Details: Providing too many details or stressing certain points can indicate an effort to make a lie believable.

Changes in Voice: A suddenly higher pitch, stammering, or throat clearing can signify nervousness or the strain of deception.

Defensive Behavior: Overreacting, being unusually defensive, or shifting blame quickly can hint at an attempt to hide the truth.

Microexpressions: Quick, involuntary facial expressions revealing genuine emotions can betray a lie if they contrast with spoken words.

Body Language Mismatch: When verbal and non-verbal cues don't align (e.g., shaking head while agreeing), it can indicate dishonesty.