
"A liar will display a general discrepancy between their emotional tone and the situation at hand," says Pamela Meyer, author of " Liespotting: Proven Techniques to Detect Deception." "In this case, replying when asked, 'Do you know who might have done this?' with a withdrawn, monotone voice, expressing no particular emotion."

If the person sharing the news doesn't seem upset, that's a red flag they might be the source of the leak.

Let's say there has been a leak of important internal information that has sent your stock price plummeting. There's a disconnect between the situation and emotions. Here are 8 ways to tell if you're getting the straight truth from someone at the office: While the occasional white lie might be permissible or even advisable in the office, being routinely deceived by your co-workers, staff, boss, or clients will leave you in the dark and amounts to a huge career liability. (MoneyWatch) Nobody likes to be lied to - by their friends, family, and certainly not at work.
