The Dictionary of Body Language by Joe Navarro Summary
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Former FBI agent Joe Navarro decodes 400+ nonverbal cues in this essential guide endorsed by social psychologist Amy Cuddy. Did you know pupil dilation reveals emotions before words do? Master the silent language that controls every interaction - from boardrooms to bedrooms.
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The Silent Language That Reveals Everything About Us
Your body never lies. When your words say "I'm fine" but your shoulders slump and your lips compress into a thin line, your body is telling the truth your words won't admit. As a Cuban refugee arriving in America at age eight without speaking English, former FBI agent Joe Navarro developed an extraordinary sensitivity to nonverbal cues simply to survive. This skill became his professional superpower during 25 years interviewing criminals, spies, and terrorists. In "The Dictionary of Body Language," Navarro provides a comprehensive field guide to human behavior, organized from head to toe with over 400 observations to help decode the silent signals we constantly transmit and receive. These subtle movements reveal our true thoughts and feelings, often without our awareness or permission.
The Head and Face: Our Most Powerful Communication Center
Windows to the Soul: Eyes, Eyebrows and Forehead
The Power of Lips, Mouth and Neck
Shoulders, Arms and Hands: Our Expressive Upper Body
The Truth in Our Lower Body: Feet and Legs
Your Body Speaks - Are You Listening?
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