The use of nonverbal communication during deception can be seen through body language such as hand gestures, facial expressions, and eye contact. Research remains inconclusive on whether or not limiting facial expressions can be used to deceive. “Results derived from micromomentary coding revealed that facial actions can be reduced, but not eliminated, and that instructions to suppress one element of the expression resulted in a reduction of all facial movements, regardless of veracity.” (Hurley, Frank, 2011, p. 1). Detecting Deception in Nonverbal Communication by Observing Hand Gestures, Facial Expressions, and Eye Contact Nonverbal communication is a form of communication that is constantly used by everyone. Most people are aware that we use nonverbal communication every day during our communication. “It is not an artificial technique to be acquired, to be used only by flowery speakers” (Makodia 2009, p. 32). What people probably think of first when it comes to nonverbal communication is sign language. However, this article will cover the specific topic of spotting deceptive behavior by monitoring body language such as facial expressions, hand gestures, and eye contact. No one wants to be deceived, but research shows that some people's cultures may be more susceptible to deception than they are. others. According to Maurice E. Schweitzer there are three reasons why lies so often succeed. He says the first is that we are too confident. “North Americans are very trusting. We believe much of what we are told and usually enter into relationships with strangers with the inclination to believe them until we have reason to distrust them (Schweitzer, 2007 p. 1). He says that the second reason is that we are overconfident...... middle of the paper ......19.1007/s10919-005-0001-zDePaulo, BM, Lindsay, JJ, Malone, BE, Muhlenbruck, L . , Charlton, K., & Cooper, H. (2003). Psychological Bulletin, 129, 74–118. Hurley, C. M., & Frank, M. G. (2011). s10919-010-0102-1Levine, T.R., Asada, K.K., & Park, H. (2006). 2009) Role of body language in communication., & Maurice, E. (2007). Call their bluff. pp.7-9Wegner, D.M. (1994)., 53, 5-13.