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The Definitive Book of Body Language
By Allan and Barbara Pease
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Did you know that a liar's smile may be more pronounced on the left side of the face, or that the tingling sensation on the back of your neck -- a response to fear or frustration -- is the same hair-raising reaction of an angry dog?
Authors Alllan and Barbara Pease demystify the subtleties of body language in The Definitive Book of Body Language (Bantam Books, 2006). Using illustrations and images of celebrities and politicians, they explain the many signals people show in everyday situations and reveal clues into their true feelings and intentions.
For example, a simple handshake can be anything but! The authors explain that three basic attitudes are subconsciously transmitted with every handshake: dominance, submission or equality. Turning your hand slightly so your palm faces the floor signals that you want to take control of the encounter. The authors studied 350 senior management executives and found 88 per cent of the males and 31 per cent of the females used this technique. Flip to page 51 for photos of JFK using this handshake on Richard Nixon, and Bill Clinton taking control of a handshake with Tony Blair.
Conversely, a person who tilts their palm upwards is showing submission. Handshakes that are parallel leave both parties feeling good about the encounter.
From handshakes to head tilts to why we hate riding in elevators, this book offers plenty of insights into the vast world of nonverbal communication.
-- Colleen Tully
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