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Understanding body language : how to decode nonverbal communication in life, love, and work / Scott Rouse ; illustrations by Remie Geoffroi.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: [Berkeley, California] : Rockridge Press, [2020]Copyright date: ©2020Description: xi, 157 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
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  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781647390983
  • 1647390982
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Contents:
Introduction -- How to use this book -- One: Understanding the basics -- Driving forces behind body language -- The science of body language -- Cultural variations -- Best practices and tips for success -- Two: Warming up. Start out with social media -- The hidden art to politics -- Three: Practicing on friends and family -- How to read social gatherings -- Telltale signs of a disagreement -- Four: Decoding the hidden messages of dating -- How to read when things are going well -- Check, please! How to know when your date isn't going well -- Five: Translating body language in a job interview -- How to know when a job interview is going well -- How to know when a job interview is not going well -- Six: Mastering the landscape of your workplace -- Getting a sense for workplace personalities -- How to interpret a client pitch -- How to decipher what's really being said in your annual review -- How to analyze the company meeting -- Conclusion.
Summary: Discover essential information and how-to guidance for deciphering nonverbal communication to make better decisions about the people and situations you approach every day.Summary: "Never miss another nonverbal cue. Numerous scientific studies show that people use body language to express their true feelings about a given situation or topic. That means the body language they use is telling you something. With Understanding Body Language, you'll discover essential information and how-to guidance for deciphering nonverbal communication. Equipped with these skills, you'll be able to make better decisions about the people and situations you approach every day. Start by learning how to properly observe people and uncover their subtle nonverbal cues, without drawing attention to yourself. Then, test your expertise with practical advice on how to better read social gatherings and telltale signs of disagreement. Finally, dive deeper with real-life scenarios you'll likely encounter, such as dating, job interviews, and workplace interactions."--back cover.
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Become more successful in every interaction by learning to read body language

Scientific studies show that people use body language to express their true feelings about a given situation or topic. With Understanding Body Language , you'll discover essential information and how-to guidance for deciphering nonverbal communication so you can make better decisions about the people and situations you approach every day.

Start by learning how to properly observe people so you can uncover their subtle nonverbal cues without drawing attention to yourself. Then, practice on your friends and family with practical advice to help you better read social gatherings and telltale signs of disagreement. Finally, dive deeper with real-life scenarios you'll likely encounter, such as dating, job interviews, and workplace interactions.

Understanding Body Language includes:
Body language 101 --Explore the science and driving forces behind body language, best practices for your own expression, and tips for successful interpretation of others. In-the-moment guidance --Learn setting-specific how-tos to help you feel physically assured in difficult situations, such as using positive body language while on a date and projecting confidence within the workplace. An emotional connection --Discover the link between specific emotions and the associated body language so you can apply that vital knowledge in real time and use it to your advantage.
Learn to decode body language with this complete guide to understanding nonverbal communication.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- How to use this book -- One: Understanding the basics -- Driving forces behind body language -- The science of body language -- Cultural variations -- Best practices and tips for success -- Two: Warming up. Start out with social media -- The hidden art to politics -- Three: Practicing on friends and family -- How to read social gatherings -- Telltale signs of a disagreement -- Four: Decoding the hidden messages of dating -- How to read when things are going well -- Check, please! How to know when your date isn't going well -- Five: Translating body language in a job interview -- How to know when a job interview is going well -- How to know when a job interview is not going well -- Six: Mastering the landscape of your workplace -- Getting a sense for workplace personalities -- How to interpret a client pitch -- How to decipher what's really being said in your annual review -- How to analyze the company meeting -- Conclusion.

Discover essential information and how-to guidance for deciphering nonverbal communication to make better decisions about the people and situations you approach every day.

"Never miss another nonverbal cue. Numerous scientific studies show that people use body language to express their true feelings about a given situation or topic. That means the body language they use is telling you something. With Understanding Body Language, you'll discover essential information and how-to guidance for deciphering nonverbal communication. Equipped with these skills, you'll be able to make better decisions about the people and situations you approach every day. Start by learning how to properly observe people and uncover their subtle nonverbal cues, without drawing attention to yourself. Then, test your expertise with practical advice on how to better read social gatherings and telltale signs of disagreement. Finally, dive deeper with real-life scenarios you'll likely encounter, such as dating, job interviews, and workplace interactions."--back cover.

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