Los Angeles Times

Six ways to pick out a prevaricat­or

- health@ latimes. com

Can you spot a liar? Watch the body language, experts say. Here are six signs that someone might not be telling you the whole truth. Liars often:

1. Avoid eye contact.

2. Look down when speaking.

3. Angle their body away from the person they’re speaking too.

4. Omit critical informatio­n.

5. Get fidgety or agitated when pressed for details.

6. Touch their faces, especially their nose.

Less apparent to the eye: The heartbeat skyrockets and the pulse quickens.

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