Three Lie Detectors
We know you're honest. And you know you're
honest. But if you break into a barrage of facial
tics, the interviewer is not going to be so
convinced. Here are the top dishonesty flags;
avoid them, and you'll look cleaner than a
preacher's daughter.
TOUCHING YOUR FACE. Scratching around the mouth
or cheek area is considered a dead giveaway that
you are lying. And even under the best of
circumstances, it looks kinda weird and gross.
"There is nothing good you can do with your
hands above the chin during an interview,"
says Dr. Hogan.
CROSSING YOUR ARMS. People read this as a
defensive, nervous gesture. You might not feel
this way; it might simply be a position you find
comfortable. But perceptions are what count here.
BREAKING EYE CONTACT. You don't have to stare,
but it's important to look your interviewer in the
eye when she's asking you a question. Shifting
your gaze suggests that you have qualms about what
she's saying. Once the interviewer is finished,
it's okay to look away momentarily before
answering, as long as your eyes come back when you
start speaking again.
