Does Blinking A Lot Mean You're Lying?

Pool via Getty Images Gwyneth Paltrow testifies during her ski collision trial on March 24 in Park City, Utah. “Blinking is our body’s response to a wide variety of stressors,” said Paul Hokemeyer, a psychotherapist, body language expert and author. “The answer is that it depends,” said Traci Brown, a body language expert and the author of “How To Detect Lies, Fraud and Identity Theft.” “Everyone has their own unique blink rate,” she added. Blinking can also flutter in irregular patterns under stress.” Patti Wood, a body language expert and the author of “Snap: Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language & Charisma,” said that blinking rates under ordinary circumstances can vary widely depending on the person, such that 40 blinks per minute might also be a typical rate. “When she takes a stand to give evidence, her blink rate increases dramatically,” said psychologist and body language expert Darren Stanton, referring to Paltrow’s behavior at trial.