Cultists do not want to admit they have been manipulated by charisma. Nigerian money scheme victims do not want to accept that… — Pamela Meyer Denial Copy Share Image
When a pointed question is beaten back with an attack or threat of, 'How dare you...' it's a reliable signal that deception… — Pamela Meyer Copy Share Image
Studies by several different researchers have shown that the number of lies we're told each day is anywhere from 20 - 200.… — Pamela Meyer Day Copy Share Image
Pay attention to science and not myths: We think liars won't look you in the eyes, but it turns out an honest… — Pamela Meyer Attention Copy Share Image
A good lie detector doesn't jump to conclusions but tries to understand the person across the table, her personality, and her motivations.… — Pamela Meyer Copy Share Image
Breaks in trust are infuriating and hurtful, but they don't entitle you to flame out, throw a fit, or stomp around rolling… — Pamela Meyer Copy Share Image
Lying is a cooperative act. Think about it. A lie has no power whatsoever by its mere utterance. Its power emerges when… — Pamela Meyer Copy Share Image
As someone who specializes in deception, I'll tell you this much: When someone insistently implores, 'Believe me,' don't. Pleading 'believe me' or… — Pamela Meyer Copy Share Image
Con men look for human frailty to exploit. This is most often greed. Trump found a different vice: anger. The emotional are… — Pamela Meyer Anger Copy Share Image
One-year-olds learn concealment. Five-year-olds lie outright: they manipulate via flattery. Nine-year-olds - masters of the cover-up. By the time you enter college,… — Pamela Meyer Child Copy Share Image
