It's natural for no one to be perfect. Fake people, on the other hand, are inauthentic in addition to being self-interested. What's on the inside does not match what's on the outside. These people are frequently so preoccupied with making themselves appear better to others that they are unaware that they have evolved actions or attitudes that are inconsistent with who they truly are. The truth, like everything else, eventually comes out. Getting engaged with phony people can lead to disappointment, so look for these nine indicators of a fake person. 
 

 

1. They Are Attention Seekers and People Pleasers
2. They Are Big Braggarts
3. Their Body Language and Words Don't Match
4. They Exaggerate and Lie 
5. They Leave Your Side as Soon as
They Recognize Someone Else 
6. They're Poor Listeners 
7. They Talk About Other People
8. They're Emotionally Distant 
9. It's All About Convenience
 
 


They Are Attention Seekers and People Pleasers 
 
People who are deceptive are frequently people pleasers. They're full of fake compliments and have no trouble pretending to be interested in you just to ingratiate themselves. Most of their behaviors are motivated by a desire to be liked, so they pretend to like whatever you do. 
 



They Are Big Braggarts 
 
Phonies enjoy boasting about their accomplishments. So, once they've had you hooked, they won't stop bragging about themselves. This is most likely due to their desire to impress you. People that are phonies are usually phonies because they are insecure. To cover it up, they brag, show off, name drop, and go on and on about their abilities and everything else they're good at. They're never short on stories that demonstrate how amazing they are. People like this are extremely self-absorbed, and it will quickly become clear that they are unconcerned about you. In reality, they're too preoccupied with their own story to care about anyone else. 
 
 

  

Their Body Language and Words Don't Match 
 
A phony person may pretend to be interested in learning about something or someone. They might reply, "How intriguing," when you describe your vinyl record collection, but their nose is buried in their phone and their feet are pointing toward the exit. Always remember that the hips don't lie if you're unsure whether to believe what they say or what you see in their body. And most phonies don't consider faking this aspect of their behavior. 
 
 

  
 
They Exaggerate and Lie 
 
You know those people who are constantly trying to outdo one other? If you've recently received a promotion, they've recently received one as well, and they anticipate receiving another by the end of the year. They get $25 per hour if you earn $20 per hour. They have to be better than you at all times. They often come across as pretentious and self-centered in their attempts to be significant. If you're paying attention, you'll most likely notice a fake person lying within the first few minutes of meeting them. 
 
 

  

They Leave Your Side as Soon as
They Recognize Someone Else 
 
Fake individuals frequently rely on others to feel better. For example, if you're in a social situation and a false person doesn't know anyone, they might leech on you to give the impression that they have friends or are popular. They're off to leech onto someone more significant once someone more important arrives. People like these might also be found in the workplace. When the boss is around, or if someone is looking, these brown-nosers only care about stuff. If the boss walks by while you're in the middle of a chat with them, they'll most likely leave you hanging so they can brag about their latest achievements. 
 
 


They're Poor Listeners 
 
One-sided chats aren't fun, but that's how most interactions go when you're with a fictional person. They take over the conversation and cut you off whenever you try to say something. They don't have time to listen to you because they need to be the focus of attention. Authentic people converse in both directions. They inquire because they are truly interested in learning the answer. On the other hand, fake people frequently just ask for the sake of asking. They're usually uninterested in whatever you say, therefore they don't remember much of what you say. They may even answer in an improper manner if they aren't paying attention, or they may simply move on to something else.
 

 

They Talk About Other People 
 
Fake people love to tear others down almost as much as they like to build themselves up. Even worse, they often attack people when those people aren't around to defend themselves. Phonies are quick to point out others' flaws,
and they love to spread gossip. They also like to play the victim in their
versions of stories, and there's usually someone who gets portrayed as the evil villain. 
 



They're Emotionally Distant 
 
Phony people can't bear being vulnerable emotionally. They frequently don't communicate their feelings and avoid giving personal information about themselves to protect themselves. They may make broad generalizations about certain things, such as not being angry, but that cannot be true unless they are a robot. We all experience emotions, including negative ones, therefore pretending otherwise is a lie. If you look closely, you'll realize that even their smile is phony. 
 
 


It's All About Convenience
 
Fake people enjoy tearing down others almost as much as they enjoy building themselves up. Worse, they frequently attack people when they are unable to defend themselves. Phonies are quick to point out other people's weaknesses and enjoy spreading rumors. They also enjoy being the victim in their own renditions of stories, and the nasty villain is frequently portrayed by someone. 
 



You may conclude from this list that false people are not the types of people you want to associate with, and you would be correct. But be careful, since they're everywhere. Their actions are frequently the outcome of childhood or another traumatic event that forced them to create these defense mechanisms in order to protect themselves. They may have been ignored in the past and believe that no one will look out for them, so they must do it on their own in these less than ideal methods. They may also be afraid of not having meaningful relationships, so they manipulate people to obtain what they want before they are wounded. A phony person can sometimes be detected from a mile away. Sometimes it is, and sometimes it isn't.