Liespotting by Pamela Meyer is a book about detecting deception in everyday life. Meyer draws on her experience as a certified fraud examiner to teach readers how to recognize the signs of lying, both verbal and nonverbal, and how to use this knowledge to become better lie detectors.
The book is divided into three sections: "The Basics of Liespotting," "The Six Basic Signs," and "Putting Liespotting to Work." In the first section, Meyer provides an overview of the science of lying and how to spot it. She discusses the different types of lies and the motivations behind them, as well as the importance of baseline behavior and context in detecting deception.
In the second section, Meyer introduces the six basic signs of lying: changes in vocal tone, speech patterns, body language, facial expressions, eye contact, and verbal cues. She provides detailed examples and exercises to help readers become proficient in recognizing these signs.
In the final section of the book, Meyer shows how to put liespotting into practice in various real-world situations, such as business negotiations, job interviews, and personal relationships. She also discusses the ethical implications of using liespotting techniques and how to use them responsibly.
Overall, "Liespotting" is an informative and practical guide to detecting deception. Meyer's writing style is engaging and accessible, and her examples and exercises are easy to follow. The book provides valuable insights into the art of deception detection and can help readers become more effective communicators and decision-makers.
Details of e-book Liespotting: Proven Techniques to Detect Deception
- Author(s): Pamela Meyer
- Title: Liespotting: Proven Techniques to Detect Deception
- Rating: 4.6 out of 5 base on 888 reviews
- Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; 37450th edition (September 13, 2011)
- ISBN-10: 0312611730
- ISBN-13: 9780312611736
- Language: English
- Print length: 256 pages
- Categories: Reference
Readers' opinions about Liespotting: Proven Techniques to Detect Deception by Pamela Meyer
Jillian Neel
I must confess, this book made me shed tears like never before. The themes of love, loss, and resilience struck a chord with my soul. It was an emotional journey I'm grateful to have taken.
Thea Bell
The author's writing style is so captivating; I couldn't put the book down. Every sentence was beautifully crafted, and the descriptions painted vivid images in my mind. A true literary gem.
Daphne Garner
The author's ability to evoke a wide range of emotions through their words is truly remarkable. I felt like I was on an emotional rollercoaster throughout the entire book.
