Shockingly, “Strangers [lie] three times within the first 10 minutes of meeting each other.”

Ultimately, when you might’t trust someone’s words, you might always read their body language.

Specifically, a person’s feet are a tell-tale indicator of honesty.

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Take note of tapping feet

Sure, the eyes are the window to the soul.

But the lower half of the body can be an even more effective tell when gauging dishonesty.

Foot tapping has been linked to that millennia-old “flight” response.

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With this in mind, Texas-based therapist Rachel Eddins,LPC, has pointers for spotting dishonesty.

It’s also indicative of honesty.

As she notes toElite Daily, if their body language is open like a window that demonstrates their interest.

couple flirting beside pool