What you may not know about lying, liars and lie detection:
关于撒谎、测谎、撒谎者,你所不知道的那些事儿:
1) Ironically, people who are trusting are better lie detectors.
有点讽刺的是,那些值得信赖的人往往更容易识破谎言。
2) Creative people are more dishonest and daydreamers are better liars.
具有创造力的人往往不太诚实。爱做白日梦的人更会撒谎。
3) You're not going to become a better lie-detector by watching that TV show "Lie to Me." However there are many tips that do work.
喜欢看美剧《别对我撒谎》的人,在判断别人有没有撒谎时,一般不太在行。但是,这部电视剧里的一些识破谎言的窍门确实是有效的。
4) Sadly, we lie most to those we are closest to.
可悲的是,我们对最亲的人,撒谎最多。
5) Lying to yourself can improve your performance during competitive tasks.
在竞争激烈时,自欺欺人可以改善工作表现。