Reading body language: Lying

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If you feel caught off guard by run-ins with your team members, check out these body language photos to see what your co-workers are saying-even when they're not speaking.

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The emotion:

Lying

The body language:

A co-worker who’s lying will touch his face—particularly his nose, mouth, and ears—and will do his best to avoid eye contact with you. He might constantly swallow or clear his throat, lick his lips incessantly, or blink rapidly.

How you should respond:

Try to get to the bottom of why he’s not being truthful, but be understanding.

 

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