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Say what you mean, without opening your mouth Actions really do speak louder than words, but you've got to be able to understand them. That's where Body Language For Dummies, Second Edition comes in handy. If you find yourself puzzled by other people, or want to improve the impression you give, having an insight into body language is key, and this book will teach you to comprehend what people really mean, even if they say nothing at all, and how you can use your body and your expressions to make a positive impact. Image and presentation are crucial to successful communication, and realising what kind of impression you give, and understanding how others judge you when you meet them, is an essential skill for getting where you want to go, both personally and professionally.Body Language For Dummies , Second Edition Explores why we give the signals we do How to read the most common expressions Shows how you can use body language to transform your personal and professional relationships Perfect for anyone looking for the inside edge in understanding their own and other people's actions, this book is ideal for those who want to ensure their communications are positive in every way, people in relationships, those looking for a relationship and trying to interpret the "signals" of the opposite sex, and countless other readers.
Contents
Introduction 1 Part IDefining Body Language 9 Chapter 2: Looking Closer at Non-verbal Gestures 37 Part II: Starting at the Top 47 Chapter 3: Heading to the Heart of the Matter 49 Chapter 4: Watching Facial Expressions 67 Chapter 5: The Eyes Have It 83 Chapter 6: Mastering Lip Reading 103 Part III: The Trunk: Limbs and Roots 119 Chapter 7: Taking It From the Torso 121 Chapter 8: Arming Yourself 139 Chapter 9: It's in the Palm of Your Hand 157 Chapter 10: Standing Your Ground 185 Chapter 11: Playing with Props 201 Part IV: Putting the Body into Social and Business Context 217 Chapter 12: Being Aware of Territorial Rights and Regulations 219 Chapter 13: Rating, Dating, and Mating: Using the Body in Courting Behaviour 241 Chapter 14: Interviewing, Influencing, and Playing Politics 263 Chapter 15: Crossing the Cultural Divide 289 Chapter 16: Reading the Signs 307 Part V: The Part of Tens 315 Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Spot Deception 317 Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Reveal Your Attractiveness 325 Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Find Out About Someone Without Asking 331 Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Improve Your Silent Communication 339 Index 345
