That's the joy someone experiences when they get away with a lie.
It refers to the involuntary microexpressions, or split-second facial expressions that can’t be controlled, which “leak” the true feelings of the liar.
Signs of duper’s delight are flashes of inappropriate smiles;
crinkled eyes and lip biting, both evidence of trying to make the facial expression neutral;
body language that doesn't match the words or emotion, like Newsome and his happy little shoulder dance;
or throwing the head back (a sign of glee.)
While lying is normally associated with guilt and fear of being caught, narcissists/sociopaths feel Duper’s Delight when their lie is believed. The feeling comes from the same hit of dopamine the brain gets when something goes your way.
The best way to deal with duper’s delight is to recognize it, encourage the truth, and disengage from the person if you keep seeing it.
That smile is "duper's delight"
That's the joy someone experiences when they get away with a lie.
It refers to the involuntary microexpressions, or split-second facial expressions that can’t be controlled, which “leak” the true feelings of the liar.
Signs of duper’s delight are flashes of inappropriate smiles;
crinkled eyes and lip biting, both evidence of trying to make the facial expression neutral;
body language that doesn't match the words or emotion, like Newsome and his happy little shoulder dance;
or throwing the head back (a sign of glee.)
While lying is normally associated with guilt and fear of being caught, narcissists/sociopaths feel Duper’s Delight when their lie is believed. The feeling comes from the same hit of dopamine the brain gets when something goes your way.
The best way to deal with duper’s delight is to recognize it, encourage the truth, and disengage from the person if you keep seeing it.