10 BODY LANGUAGE SECRETS Lines, Lies Or The Truth^11
These photos show many ways people unground them-
selves. It's an attempt at not feeling something, usually
guilt for lying but can hiding be sexual excitement.These gestures can also mean he doesn't believe
that you really are as you present yourself. As al-
ways, it takes more data to make a firm decision.
The key to spotting a liar is to ignore all signals
except his hands and feet. That includes ignoring
the honeyed words we all enjoy hearing.
BEARD OR DISGUISE
A few men actually look better with a beard. For
example, those with receding chins or pock-marked
complexions. Occasionally a man is compensating
for a bald head. Many times his beard is an attempt
to make the world believe he's an intelligent author-
ity figure. Other times, his beard is a facade that he
hides behind while he manipulates you with words.
Be suspicious. Start with the attitude that he
must prove himself doubly. As always, rely on your
intuition.
EYEGLASSES OR MASKS
Many people wear glasses for the same reason as
some men wear beards—-they want others to see
them as intelligent or they are hiding behind a wall
of glass. The most suspicious glasses are tinted.
Hiding one's eyes is always suspect. It is similar to
rubbing one's eye or averting one's eyes.
MISTAKEN SIGNS OF DISHONESTY
Unless he touches his face, some postures or ges-
tures are commonly mistaken for lying. But, they
usually mean he's controlling himself, trying pre-
vent his excitement or nervousness from showing.
When standing or sitting, if his legs are crossed,
but not tightly, that's okay. When seated, if he has
both hands folded, holding his knee cap, that's
probably just nervousness. If he's holding his shin or
calf with one or both hands, he's not open but proba-
bly isn't lying.