5 Signs He's Lying to You

When a guy isn't being totally honest, his body language-not his words-will tip you off. Look for these telltale signs that he's fibbing.

1. Their Tongues Don't Lie
If you ask someone a question and he momentarily flicks out his tongue or licks his lips before answering, he believes he's about to get away with something.

2. They'll Give You a Hand
A liar doesn't want you to examine what he says too closely. And so he'll often unconsciously bring a hand to his face - to scratch a nose, or rub an eye, or stroke a chin - in an attempt to "block" the words as they're coming out of his mouth.

3. They'll Hold Your Gaze
Sometimes a liar is so intent on proving his sincerity he'll stare into your eyes for an uncomfortably long time, trying to prove to you that he has nothing to hide.

4. Their Thumbs Betray Discomfort
If he's standing with his entire hand in his pockets - in other words, his thumbs are in, not out - he's feeling nervous. It's up to you to figure out why.

5. They'll Shrug at Odd Times
If he's saying something definitive - "I was with my buddies last night!" - while shrugging one or both shoulders, watch out. The movement indicates that he's subconsciously remaining uncommitted to what he's saying.

Have you ever caught your guy lying? What clued you in that he wasn't being honest?

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