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The Definitive Book of Body Language by Allan Pease
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The Definitive Book of Body Language

by Allan Pease

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Many things discussed in this book I discover are common to our daily observation . BUt the authors made it as rules..
I liked the interpretations of eyebrows movements and eye meanings. The more space you make between your eye and eyebrow, the more sincere you appear and innocent and truthful ..
And the most wonderful is the handshakes types. ( )
  Hopee | Aug 29, 2009 |
The Definitive Book of Body Language starts off strong, but ends weak with lessons like where to sit in meetings. There were actually some useful tips, such as to never cross your arms because it makes you look closed off.

Also, be aware of your legs and don't shake or tap, because it really gives away nervousness. A good way of making yourself feel confident is to stand with your hands together behind your back (think of Prince Charles, or Morpheus from the Matrix movies).

I wish all these tips had been common knowledge! ( )
  bgsu_drew | Aug 22, 2009 |
I actually read this book in my senior year at high school, sort of as background research for my stall at our school charity fair, where we were telling fortunes, reading palms, interpreting dreams and reading tarot cards. I was interpreting the dreams and reading palms, and what I learned about body language here helped me way more than all the books, articles and website pages I read on actual fortune telling put together! The stall was the hit of the fair: no bragging!! It was talked about for weeks afterwards, and I had people coming up to me for ages after asking me to interpret dreams for them!! Although I did put disclaimers saying that this was all in good fun, I guess people believe what they want!

It was a great book overall, incredibly informative, and actually practical! Of course I hope people don't use it to supplement careers as swindlers (kinda like what I did? Hopefully the 'good intention' defense would be accepted in a court of law lol!), but I think this should be read by anyone interested in understanding the connection between the body and the mind. ( )
  unlikelyaristotle | Aug 2, 2009 |
so thorough and unique - must buy; the best in the genre ( )
  lonake | Apr 15, 2009 |
Not bad. Nothing mind blowing or amazing... but it makes you think and makes you more aware of other people's movements and attitudes. An easy read... good bathroom book. ( )
  wpschlitz | Mar 11, 2009 |
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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0553804723, Hardcover)

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.

(retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:03 -0400)

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