How to tell if they really like their Christmas present (5)

'They talk longer. So they actually fill up sentences longer.'

"他們話會變多,所以實際上他們也加長了每句話."

There are a number of reasons for this, according to Dr Moore. And one is to stop protest in its tracks.

摩爾博士說,這是由很多原因導致的,其中一個就是說謊者希望能阻止別人發現他說謊.

He said: 'There are two methods of psychological persuasion. There's facts and figures, but 80 per cent of people are persuaded by peripheral cues, like how attractive someone is, how knowledgeable we think they are, what's their status, do we like them…

他說："有兩種精神勸說的途徑,均有事實和數據可以證明.百分之八十的人是被'外圍提示'說服的,比如某個人長得好不好看、學識如何、地位高低、是否被大家喜歡……"

'So if you talk fast it does two things. One it suggests you know a lot about it, secondly, if I'm talking, you can't talk, so you can't protest. And if I give you lots of information, your brain can't defend against it. So if someone doesn't like something they might talk a lot about it. Partly because they're energised, partly because they're trying to convince you that they like it.'

所以人們說話快有兩個效用,一是可以顯示你了解很多,二是當我說話時你便不能說話,這就阻止了你發現和指出我撒謊.還有就是當我的話語給出了大量的信息,那么你的大腦就不能及時反應并發現其中的問題.所以當某人不喜歡禮物的時候,他反而可能說大量有關這個禮物的話.有可能只是由于他精力充沛,但也可能是因為他想要說服你他喜歡這件禮物."

EYE EYE

眼睛之間

Finally, watch for a tiny crease appearing between the eye.

最后,你還可以觀察他們是否表現出了微小的皺眉.

'That's a sign they're not happy,' added Dr Moore.

"這是他們不開心的標志.",摩爾博士補充說.

SIGNS THAT YOU'VE GOT IT RIGHT

如何看出你買對了禮物

It's much easier to tell if someone is happy. For instance, if they give you a hug and a kiss, you've done something right.

相比之下,判斷一個人是否開心就容易多了.比如,倘若他們給你一個擁抱或熱吻,那你一定買對了.

There are a few other signs, though.

不過,也有一些其他跡象能表明對方真心喜歡你送的禮物.

Dr Moore said: 'Their eyes will light up and there will be a natural smile. Their eyebrows will probably go up. They won't say much. They won't need to say much. So they might say "oh this is great, thanks". And that's all they need to say. Natural stuff is quick and short. They will lean forward, look a little bit animated. And the voice will more or less stay the same.'

摩爾博士說："他們會眼睛一亮而且展現自然的微笑.他們的眉毛會上揚.他們明白一切盡在不言中,所以也許只說一句'這很棒,謝謝你',但這已經足夠了.自然的事物總是簡短而輕快的.他們的身體會向前傾斜,看起來活潑而興奮.而他們的音調則或多或少停留在同一高度."

If you're still not sure either way, look out for someone making a steeple with their hands, said Dr Moore, that's often a sign of honesty.

如果你還不確定的話,摩爾博士告訴我們,看看他們是否做出尖塔式手勢,這往往就是誠實的標志.