How do you know your boss is lying to you?
Created: 03/15/2022, 15:49
By: Janine Napirca
For some people, white lies are more than okay in certain situations.
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Do you have the impression that your boss is lying to you?
You can use these signs to unmask the culprit.
People lie for a variety of reasons.
Out of
calculation
or
malicious intent
, but also out of
shame
,
desperation
or
insecurity
.
Many believe that certain
white lies
are better than telling the truth.
Honesty is extremely important for a trusting basis and working atmosphere.
So if you feel that your manager is lying to you in any way, it is always advisable to have an open discussion.
Because your superiors certainly don't want that to be the reason for your dismissal*.
Here you can find out how you can tell that your boss is lying to you.
Lies: Your boss doesn't lie without blushing
When the nervous system reflexively releases adrenaline, the
face can turn red
.
This happens during physical exertion, for example during sports.
But also out of shame.
However, if your boss is a shameless liar, you will not be able to unmask the lie so easily with this method - for example in the context of a salary negotiation.
Caught!
Does your boss blink remarkably often?
Maybe you're being tricked right now
Can these eyes lie?
Yes!
If you
blink
a lot , that's a sign your boss is lying.
Because people normally blink about every ten to twelve seconds.
However, liars under stress blink up to five times in a row.
Stress can also be a reason why only a few people want to do well-paid jobs.
Pay attention to body language: This is how you can tell that your boss is lying to you
When talking to your manager, pay attention to their
body language
.
Because when someone is lying, the person usually uses fewer gestures than usual, because we are much less relaxed when we are told a lie than when we tell the truth.
body language of truth | body language of lies |
|---|---|
natural movements like crossing legs | motionless arms and legs |
Gestures that underline the plot/story being told | nervous touching of face/nose, scratching |
Attack is the best form of defence: Are your superiors becoming aggressive?
This can be a sign of a lie
Do your superiors feel attacked, do they like to counterattack?
This can be a sign of a lie.
Because
when someone tells the truth, he or she has no reason to get upset
.
Only those who feel caught become angry and react aggressively.
Never Ending Story - If your boss doesn't get to the point, he or she may not be entirely honest
The more detailed the descriptions of your boss are, the more likely you can assume that he or she is telling you a story in the truest sense of the word, and a
tall
tale at that .
He who keeps to the truth has no need of pretty embellishments.
On the other hand, those who fib want to make their lie more plausible and credible with the help of many details.
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