Sometimes, it is so easy to spot a liar! You just know he or she is lying to you. Kind of like it’s as plain as the nose on your face! But other times, you may THINK he is telling a lie, but you are just not for sure. Here are some sure fire ways to spot that liar.

1. Pauses in conversation

Photo Credit: Hugo Provoste Here they are telling you the long story. It sounds really good and very believable. But here’s the catch: pause after pause. It’s like they have to stop and think of the next line. Or they may have their story down pat, but they are struggling with the lie. Listen for the pauses that occur over and over, and they may just be spouting off a great story.

2. Stuttering

Photo Credit: sam b-r I just had this happen to me over the phone! Some salesman was trying to explain why they lied to me, but all he could do was say “Uh, uh, uh….” Sure, his story sounded reasonable enough, but I knew he was lying because he wanted to cover up his partner. His stuttering gave him away.

3. Wiping the nose

Photo Credit: markleychic This is so classic. One of the more prominent body-language give aways is absent-mindedly wiping at the nose. You can tell when someone really has an itch, or simply needs something to keep their hands busy!