Flattery is one of the most common forms of deception.
Flattery usually involves exaggerating facts: “the recipient of the praise is insincere, showing more than the truth,” according to an article published in February 2018.
Why are we lying
We lie to protect ourselves, to impress, to preserve relationships.
And yet this habit does more harm than good.
Lying is most often based on two feelings: fear and shame.
Fear of losing relationships, lifestyle, status, respect. And the shame of showing some side of yourself.
How long do people lie on average
The average person lies at least four times a day Every person will lie on average 88 thousand times throughout his life (if it lasts 60 years), according to a recent study conducted by the British company Beverage Brands.
How to psychologically understand that a person is lying
Nonverbal cues are especially important. If a person actively gestures, puts his hands to his face, or frequently clears his throat, it is possible that he is lying.
Another sign of lying is an attempt to avoid answering.
The third sign is persistent statements that everything is fine, which should alert you.
When a person imagines a situation, he looks to the right and up.
If you ask an ordinary right-handed person about an event he witnessed, his gaze will involuntarily go up and to the left.
This is a sign of access to visual memory.
