Incongruent signals may indicate deception or discomfort from "summary" of What Every BODY is Saying by Joe Navarro,Marvin Karlins
When people are being deceptive or are feeling uncomfortable, their body language and verbal cues often contradict each other. This inconsistency in signals is known as incongruence. Incongruent signals can be a powerful indicator of underlying emotions or intentions that the person is trying to conceal.
For example, if someone is telling a lie, they may avoid making direct eye contact, fidget nervously, or exhibit other signs of discomfort while speaking. Their words may not match their nonverbal cues, creating a sense of unease or suspicion in the observer. Similarly, a person who is feeling anxious or stressed may try to appear calm and composed on the surface, but their body language may reveal their true emotional state.
Incongruent signals can manifest in various ways, such as conflicting facial expressions, gestures that do not alig...
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