Body Language For Dummies, 3rd Edition

Learn to:

• Understand what your body language is communicating to others
• Make sense of body language in multicultural environments
• Interpret body language in virtual meetings
• Improve your non-verbal communication skills

Say what you mean— without speaking a word

Actions really do speak louder than words, but if you don't understand them, their meaning can get lost in the wind...or, worse, misinterpreted. If you find yourself puzzled by other people—or want to improve the impression you give—this friendly guide makes it easy to comprehend what people really mean, even if they say nothing at all.

• Meet the silent communicator — discover the origins of body language, how it evolved and the impact it has on all your communications and relationships
• Gestures ahead — find out how the tilt of your head, the lift of your brow and the tremble of your lip reveal more than the words that tumble from your mouth
• Ponder on posture — explore the impact of your posture on your thinking, attitude and perceptions — and how the body's limbs reflect inner states and create impressions
• The power of positions — learn to read signs of interest and dismissal, engage with a possible romantic partner and demonstrate confidence and positivity in the workplace
• Cross the cultural divide — get a glimpse of behaviours that are different from your own and pick up strategies for avoiding potential pitfalls

Open the book and find:

• How to interpret non-verbal gestures
• The nuts and bolts of body language
• What your posture says about you
• Ways to use body language in courting behavior
• How to read body language to spot deception
• What eye movements, facial expressions and other gestures tell you about someone
• The best ways to connect through body language
• Tips for improving your silent communication