Understand Body Language: Teach Yourself (Teach Yourself General) - Softcover

Wainwright, Gordon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1444107402 ISBN 13: 9781444107401

Publisher: Teach Yourself, 2010

Synopsis

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Learn to understand body language

We all use body language. Over 90% of all face-to-face communication is non-verbal, and the silent messages of body language often reveal more than the spoken word in conveying true feelings. These messages are particularly significant in influencing first impressions and the self-image we project to others.

Now updated for the 21st century with the very latest on NLP and other cutting edge research, Teach Yourself Body Language gives you the knowledge and understanding to be able to use and interpret body language more effectively. It includes practical exercises that will enhance your understanding of non-verbal communication, and it also explores the use of body language in personal and professional situations. All aspects of body language are covered including features of the workplace and features exhibited in an international context.

In the new edition:

- A bestseller, now fully updated with the very latest on body language and non-verbal communication

- The only title to give you practical exercises to help you understand your own and other peoples' body language

- Unlike other titles, this is not restricted to the workplace but shows you how to understand what other people are saying in every social and domestic situation

- Includes the very latest on NLP and how to communicate more effectively through its use

Understand Body Language includes:

Part one - Body language in everyday life

Chapter 1: Cultural differences

Chapter 2: Everyday encounters

Chapter 3: Personal attraction

Chapter 4: Body language at work

Part two - Skills and techniques

Chapter 5: Eye contact

Chapter 6: Facial expression

Chapter 7: Head Talk

Chapter 8: Gestures

Chapter 9: Posture

Chapter 10: Personal space and orientation

Chapter 11: Bodily contact

Chapter 12: Shape, size and looks

Chapter 13: Time and timing

Chapter 14: Signals and words

Chapter 15: Being a success

Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features:

Not got much time?

One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.

Author insights

Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.

Test yourself

Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.

Extend your knowledge

Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the subject.

Five things to remember

Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.

Try this

Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

About this title

About the Author

Gordon Wainwright is a specialist in communication studies whose books inlcude 'Business Writing in a Week' and 'Tricky Business Letters'. As a consultant in human resouce development he conducts regular seminars for local and central governments departments and a number of multinational companies on subjects which include the use of body language in business meetings and negotiations and other professional contexts.

Richard Thompson is a writer, broadcaster and communications specialist.

Edition details

• Publisher: Teach Yourself
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1444107402
• ISBN 13: 9781444107401
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192