Hesitation while replying leads to decreased perceived sincerity ANI | Updated: Feb 28, 2021 15:19 IST
Washington [US], February 28 (ANI): The findings of a recent study conducted by the American Psychological Association suggested that while communicating, the longer the hesitation, the less sincere the response appears.
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 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, PhD, of Grenoble Ecole de Management.