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Body language / by Elizabeth Kuhnke.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: --For dummiesPublisher: Hoboken, NJ : John Wiley & Sons, Inc. : [2023]Copyright date: ©2023Edition: 4th editionDescription: xii, 330 pages : illustrations ; 24 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1394168497
  • 9781394168491
Other title:
  • Body language for dummies
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Contents:
Getting started with body language. Exploring the fundamentals of body language ; Looking closer at nonverbal behavior -- Starting at the top. Heading to the heart of the matter ; Watching facial expressions ; Eyeing the situation ; Mastering lip reading -- Letting the limbs do the talking. Taking it from the torso ; Arming yourself ; Letting your hands do the talking ; Standing your ground ; Playing with props -- Putting the body into social and business context. Being aware of space and distance ; Rating, dating and mating: sensual and sexual body language ; Interviewing, influencing and playing politics ; Crossing the cultural divide ; Communicating in challenging circumstances -- The part of tens. Ten ways to read other people ; Ten ways to demonstrate confidence ; Ten ways to improve your nonverbal communication.
Summary: "Sure, you're listening when others talk, but do you know what they're really telling you? Without an understanding of body language, you're missing a big chunk of the picture. Body language for dummies fills in the gaps, so you can tell what people are thinking and feeling by just observing them. You'll also discover what you might be communicating with your body language, helping you get along better with others at work and in your personal life. This fun and informative book covers all the nonverbal cues, from head to toe. Inside you'll find information on how to demonstrate confidence, read ambiguous situations, interpret facial expressions, pay attention to breathing patterns, read nonverbal cues in dating, understand body language across cultures, decipher the meanings behind physical movements"-- Back cover.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Are your words and your body telling the same story? Discover the impact that nonverbal behavior has on communication

Much of a message's meaning comes through what's not being said. To master the art of clear communication, you need to be able to read others' body language and remain mindful of the messages your own gestures, movements, and facial expressions are sending. Body Language For Dummies shows you how to interpret nonverbal cues at work and in your personal life. With the help of this easy-to-follow Dummies guide, you can navigate the gap between words and meaning--even in multicultural settings. Plus, this updated edition goes virtual, with new insights demonstrating the significance of facial expressions and body language in online vs. in-person meetings.

Gain insight into other people's thoughts, feelings, and intentions Develop an awareness of how your body language influences others' opinions Make the camera your friend during virtual meetings Learn tips and tricks to uncover people's real attitudes and motivations

If you want to better understand others and improve your own communication skills (and who doesn't?), this is the Dummies book for you.

Includes index.

"Sure, you're listening when others talk, but do you know what they're really telling you? Without an understanding of body language, you're missing a big chunk of the picture. Body language for dummies fills in the gaps, so you can tell what people are thinking and feeling by just observing them. You'll also discover what you might be communicating with your body language, helping you get along better with others at work and in your personal life. This fun and informative book covers all the nonverbal cues, from head to toe. Inside you'll find information on how to demonstrate confidence, read ambiguous situations, interpret facial expressions, pay attention to breathing patterns, read nonverbal cues in dating, understand body language across cultures, decipher the meanings behind physical movements"-- Back cover.

Getting started with body language. Exploring the fundamentals of body language ; Looking closer at nonverbal behavior -- Starting at the top. Heading to the heart of the matter ; Watching facial expressions ; Eyeing the situation ; Mastering lip reading -- Letting the limbs do the talking. Taking it from the torso ; Arming yourself ; Letting your hands do the talking ; Standing your ground ; Playing with props -- Putting the body into social and business context. Being aware of space and distance ; Rating, dating and mating: sensual and sexual body language ; Interviewing, influencing and playing politics ; Crossing the cultural divide ; Communicating in challenging circumstances -- The part of tens. Ten ways to read other people ; Ten ways to demonstrate confidence ; Ten ways to improve your nonverbal communication.

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