How to Read a Person Like a Book - Hardcover

Nierenberg, Gerard I.; Calero, Henry H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1566194016 ISBN 13: 9781566194013

Publisher: Barnes & Noble, 2004

Synopsis

Decipher the unspoken vocabulary of body language. A tilt of the head, the crossing of legs, the buttoning and unbuttoning of a jacket, and other gestures can speak volumes about what a person is thinking or feeling. By learning to spot hidden emotional, social, and sexual messages, you can tell how a person is reacting to you, respond appropriately, and influence the outcome of any situation. Detect and send messages of friendliness and flirtation. Gain and maintain the upper hand in negotiations and arguments. Determine whether someone is lying, recognize boredom, and overcome defensiveness. By interpreting nonverbal behavior, you can improve your control over job interviews, business meetings, parties, chance encounters, and other everyday situations.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

· DO YOU THINK THERE'S SOMETHING THE SALESMAN ISN'T TELLING YOU?
· IS YOUR COLLEAGUE SHOWING ROMANTIC INTEREST IN YOU?
· IS YOUR PARTNER TENSE AND FEELING DOWNCAST?

People's gestures speak volumes about their hidden thoughts, motivations, ambitions and desires. By correctly interpreting a hand position, a stance or even a gait, we can learn to better understand and communicate with colleagues, lovers, friends and even strangers. We can tell when someone may be lying, nervous, angry or amorous.

This comprehensive guide to body language will help you to read the meaning behind hundreds of non-verbal signs as well as understanding how clothing can be used to convey or undermine a message and how your handshake can show whether you want to dominate, give way or be considered an equal. You will learn not only how to understand the mental and emotional aspects of others but also how to get your message across efficiently.

About the Author:

Gabriel Grayson is the chairperson of the Department of Sign Language at New School University in New York City, and a sign language interpreter for the NYC judicial system. He is also the author of Talking With Your Hands, Listening With Your Eyes

About this edition

• Publisher: Barnes & Noble
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1566194016
• ISBN 13: 9781566194013
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192