Does Your Body Language Create Trust?

The latest corporate scandal, a politician’s illicit affair, or the professional athlete’s arrest—all give us a good deal of practice in identifying the body language of denial and deception:

Averting eye contact (except in some countries, where this is a sign of respect for one’s elders)
Touching the mouth or nose (lying)
A forced smile with no eye involvement (insincere)
Feet pointed away from the person asking questions (as if trying to escape the scene)
Arms folded (defensiveness)

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