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“My father taught me things about body language that psychologists have been catching up with ever since. He always knew when I was lying, because my posture was all wrong.” quote by Richard Griffiths
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“My father taught me things about body language that psychologists have been catching up with ever since. He always knew when I was lying, because my posture was all wrong.”

Richard Griffiths

About This Quote

Source Interview: TV talk show, 2018

The speaker learned to detect lies through body language, a skill later validated by psychologists.

In simple terms: I can spot lies by posture.

Key Takeaway

Observe body cues for honesty.

Themes

communication psychology trust

Mood

analytical curious

Type

informative personal

When to use this quote

  • interpersonal interactions
  • professional assessments

Key Concepts

nonverbal cues lie detection

Questions to Reflect On

  • How reliable is posture in judging truth?
  • What other signals indicate deception?
A Different Perspective

Body language can be misleading.

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