Unabridged Audiobook
Fascinating little book describing a vast assortment of things that can be unconsciously communicated through our movements and expressions. Based on Western world people behaviour (concretely US citizens), but it includes some interesting notes about certain variations in other cultures. Besides, much of it refers to automatic responses, which tend to be universal.
I read it hoping for new insights...and there were a few. However, most are what I would imagine most of humanity would pick up on. It is a great little desk reference for the dedicated learner or people who actually really need help with understanding nonverbals
People complain there is no story . This is an excellent reference (dictionary) of body language. Please listen the book description before writing a review.
I love that he gives options on what body language signs usually mean and can mean. For instance, I am a visual learner and I may not make eye contact because I am watching a movie in my mind recalling details as I tell a story. This doesn't indicate that I am lying. But, often not making eye contact can indicate lying.
It truly is set up like a field book. Some of the observation points are pretty obvious, some are intuitive but most are ah-hah moments. It's a fun and useful read
Arrived as expected. Very interesting read, still reading it , not finished yet. I would have loved illustrations but that’s just me
The book is well-organized, so you can find specific nonverbals easily. Like a word dictionary, it's a comprehensive listing of short explanations of a huge range of nonverbals.
The book is as dry as a standard reference manual, useful without being particularly interesting. I highlighted some pieces that I can see using ongoing, but I was just a little disappointed in the book relative to my own expectations.
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