Telling Lies
Clues to Deceit in the Marketplace, Politics, and Marriage
by:
Paul Ekman
in:
Sociology
Summary:
The book explores the psychological underpinnings of lying, detailing how lies manifest through facial expressions, body language, and verbal indicators. It provides insights into detecting deception across various contexts, including business, politics, and personal relationships, by analyzing the subtle cues that betray hidden emotions and intentions.
Key points:
1. Microexpressions: Ekman discusses microexpressions, brief facial expressions that reveal true emotions and can indicate deceit.
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