The Traitors season 3: Here are 8 signs someone is lying straight to your face

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Vocal pitch “If possible, listen carefully to the vocal pitch of someone’s answer,” advises Dr Paul Seager, senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Central Lancashire. Unnecessary details “Liars often overcompensate by adding unnecessary details, thinking it will make their story more convincing – but too much information can have the opposite effect, raising red flags,” says Meaden. Sweaty palms or a croaky voice “Stress activates the body’s fight-or-flight response, which can cause visible physical changes,” points out Meaden. Intense eye contact “Contrary to popular belief, liars often overcompensate by maintaining overly intense eye contact in an attempt to appear truthful,” says Meaden.