Do not stop in the middle of sentences
Summary
- Stopping in the middle of sentences leads people to think they cannot trust us
Details
- It could be a sign of lying or being very nervous
References
Quotes
As you can see, a halt cue is when someone adds an out-of-place pause in the middle of a sentence. Liars halt. So do the very nervous. Since our brains can’t tell the difference, we protectively and instinctively worry that someone is being dishonest.