Description
Book SynopsisThe complete guide to mastering the art of effective body language Body Language For Dummies is your ideal guide to understanding other people, and helping them understand you. Body language is a critical component of good communication, and often conveys a bigger message than the words you say.
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with Body Language 5
Chapter 1: Defining Body Language 7
Chapter 2: Looking Closer at Non-Verbal Gestures 35
Part II: Starting at the Top 45
Chapter 3: Heading to the Heart of the Matter 47
Chapter 4: Watching Facial Expressions 63
Chapter 5: The Eyes Have It 77
Chapter 6: Mastering Lip Reading 95
Part III: The Trunk: Limbs and Roots 109
Chapter 7: Taking It From the Torso 111
Chapter 8: Arming Yourself 127
Chapter 9: Letting Your Hands Do the Talking 143
Chapter 10: Standing Your Ground 169
Chapter 11: Playing with Props 181
Part IV: Putting the Body into Social and Business Context 191
Chapter 12: Being Aware of Territorial Rights and Regulations 193
Chapter 13: Rating, Dating and Mating: Courting with Your Body 211
Chapter 14: Interviewing, Influencing and Playing Politics 231
Chapter 15: Crossing the Cultural Divide 255
Chapter 16: Reading the Signs 271
Part V: The Part of Tens 279
Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Spot Deception 281
Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Reveal Your Attractiveness 289
Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Find Out About Someone Without Asking 295
Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Improve Your Silent Communication 303
Index 309
