Many people concern majority of electronic letters coming to their mailbox from unfamiliar addresses with mistrust. But it appears, even letters from friends and colleagues should not be 100 % trusted.

American scientists found out that, communicating by means of e-mail, people tell each other lie much more often, than in usual letters.

During experiment to a group of students, scientists gave 90 dollars to everyone and suggested to divide this money with acquaintances and strangers, who did not know the exact sum. It was necessary to send an offer about money sharing either through e-mail, or usual letter.

It appeared that 92 % of students who took advantage of e-mail, lied concerning the sum, having left 2/3 money for themselves. Among students writing usual letters there were 64 % of dishonest ones.

Psychologists explain these results by the fact that there is no nonverbal component - gestures, mimicry, contact of eyes in written dialogue. It can lead to wrong understanding of information, and sometimes and to an intended deceit.