ABSTRACT
Machiavellians lie very persuasively, that is they conceal their true intentions efficiently in a face-to-face communication. In other words, they are well able to regulate their behaviour as a function of the others’ presence or absence. People frequently believe Machiavellians who tend to appear themselves as credible and trustworthy persons. Furthermore, Machiavellians are able to form a good impression by verbal and nonverbal communication: they play roles in order to elicit a favourable opinion from others. On the other hand, Machiavellians may betray themselves by their facial appearance and behavioural styles. Machiavellians are frequently accepted by a group on the basis of the first impressions they make, but are also excluded once group members gain more thorough knowledge of their personality and goals. This situation should impose a task on Machiavellians. They have to disguise themselves and ceaselessly change their tactics. Machiavellians are genuine chameleons, assuming diverse personalities in front of the public as they face diverse situations.
