So you want to catch a liar in the act. What is the first thing you should look for? The answer are what researchers call “hot spots”. As you may know already, hot spots are inconsistencies between what people say and what their nonverbals are saying. For example, if you ask a person how they…
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In this blog post, we try to outline the necessary steps that you can take to tell how people really feel. 1) Do your research. Understand that there is no tell-tale sign that allows you to know when a person is lying. However, it is important to know that up to 90% of messages communicated…
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The 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games and 2010 World Cup are just around the corner and as spectators, we are reminded of the wide range of emotions we will be witnessing. From the thrill of victory to the agony of defeat, emotions in sport are often instantaneous, unconscious and at times uncontrollable. In the following…
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While on the comcast homepage this morning, we came across a news piece entitled “How to Spot a Liar”. Within the article, there were various “tips” on how to detect lies, and a list of “suspicious behaviors” to keep an eye out for. How accurate do you think this information is and what did the…
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