Deceit

How to Tell If Someone Is Lying to You, According to Experts

Using "prosocial" lies to maintain harmony and social bonds. The Psychology: Why We Do It deceit

To avoid punishment, criticism, or embarrassment. How to Tell If Someone Is Lying to

Pop culture often suggests we can identify liars through simple "tells" like looking away or touching one's nose, but experts warn these are far from foolproof. Instead of a single "Pinocchio's nose," look for and deviations from a person's baseline . Paul Ekman, PhD's post - Facebook PhD's post - Facebook