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A flash of pleasure that can appear when a person believes a deception is succeeding.
Mid story a faint smile slips out that does not fit the serious account being given.
Notice pleasure that seems out of place with the words, especially during a guarded account.
Misplaced smiles have many innocent causes, so this is a weak sign on its own.
The escape of true feeling through small signals despite efforts to conceal it.
ExploreSignals that a person is thinking hard, such as pauses, gaze aversion and slowed gestures.
ExploreSoothing actions such as stroking the neck or rubbing the legs that calm the nervous system.
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