Available for the first time in the United States, this international
bestseller reveals the secrets of nonverbal communication to give you
confidence and control in any face-to-face encounter--from making a
great first impression and acing a job interview to finding the right
partner.
It is a scientific fact that people's gestures give away their true
intentions. Yet most of us don't know how to read body language- and
don't realize how our own physical movements speak to others. Now the
world's foremost experts on the subject share their techniques for
reading body language signals to achieve success in every area of life.
Drawing upon more than thirty years in the field, as well as
cutting-edge research from evolutionary biology, psychology, and medical
technologies that demonstrate what happens in the brain, the authors
examine each component of body language and give you the basic
vocabulary to read attitudes and emotions through behavior.
Discover:
- How palms and handshakes are used to gain control
- The most common gestures of liars
- How the legs reveal what the mind wants to do
- The most common male and female courtship gestures and signals
- The secret signals of cigarettes, glasses, and makeup
- The magic of smiles-including smiling advice for women
- How to use nonverbal cues and signals to communicate more effectively
and get the reactions you want
Filled with fascinating insights, humorous observations, and simple
strategies that you can apply to any situation, this intriguing book
will enrich your communication with and understanding of others-as well
as yourself.
