Women of Impact How to Instantly Spot a Liar—5 Hidden Body Language Cues That Reveal Someone’s Lying to You | Vanessa Van Edwards (Fan Fav)
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Jul 4, 2025 
Join body language expert Vanessa Van Edwards, founder of Science of People and author of 'Cues,' as she reveals how to spot a liar. Discover the surprising statistics behind lie detection, including why we misdetect lies nearly half the time. Vanessa shares five key body language cues, the concept of 'morning morality,' and how to establish a truth benchmark. Learn to look for clusters of deceptive signals, and hear tips for enhancing honest communication in relationships. Get ready for practical, eye-opening insights!
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Morning Morality Effect
- Honesty is strongest in the morning when people are less fatigued and more moral.
- Schedule important conversations in the morning to increase truthful responses.
Pollyanna Principle in Lie Detection
- Assuming the best in people, the Pollyanna Principle, improves your lie detection accuracy.
- Negative assumptions cause confusion between nervousness and deception, reducing effectiveness.
Set a Truth Baseline First
- Establish a truthful baseline by observing how someone behaves when they are telling the truth.
- Use casual questions at the start of interaction to set this baseline for better lie detection.
