Study: Pausing before replying decreases perceived sincerity ANI | Updated: Feb 16, 2021 23:28 IST
Washington [US], February 16 (ANI): The longer the hesitation, the less sincere the response appears, suggested a new research drove by the American Psychological Association.
The study claimed that when people pause before replying to a question, even for just a few seconds, their answers are perceived to be less sincere and credible than if they had replied immediately.
The research was published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology . Evaluating other people s sincerity is a ubiquitous and important part of social interactions, said lead author Ignazio Ziano, Ph.D., of Grenoble Ecole de Management.