White Lies

White Lies

Chances are we have all engaged in white-lie telling at one point in our lives. However, if the term “white lies” may sound new to many. If you are among them, here is a quick introduction: White lies are untrue statements we use to avoid trouble or causing emotional damage to other people. How will you know when someone is using white lies on you? From a mental expert’s standpoint, watch out for the person’s tone and facial expressions. If a person is telling a white lie, they are more likely to use a higher or lower tone. Also, they can wear unusual facial expressions. Bonus tip? Keep an eye on their sentence structure. White lie-telling alters the person’s normal sentence structure, making them talk rapidly or slowly.

Anastasia Filipenko

Anastasia Filipenko is a health and wellness psychologist, dermatolist and a freelance writer. She frequently covers beauty and skincare, food trends and nutrition, health and fitness and relationships. When she's not trying out new skincare products, you'll find her taking a cycling class, doing yoga, reading in the park, or trying a new recipe.

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