Large cultural differences exist in the way lying is defined as well as treated; some cultures consider lying to be more important than others. Think back to your childhood. How was lying treated in your family?

What will be an ideal response?

Answers will differ among students.
- The text identifies some common behaviors of liars as:
* Liars hold back. They speak more slowly (perhaps to monitor what they're saying), take longer to respond to questions (again, perhaps monitoring their messages), and generally give less information and elaboration.
* Liars make less sense. Liars' messages contain more discrepancies, more inconsistencies.
* Liars give a more negative impression. Generally, liars are seen as less willing to be cooperative, smile less than truth-tellers, and are more defensive.
* Liars are tense. The tension may be revealed by their higher pitched voices and their excessive body movements.