The definitive book of body language : how to read others' attitudes by their gestures / Allan & Barbara Pease.

Includes references.

Introduction.-- Understanding the basics.-- The power is in your hands.-- The magic of smiles and laughter.-- Arm signals.-- Cultural differences.-- Hand and thumb gestures.-- Evaluation of deceit signals.-- Eye signals.-- Space invaders-territories and personal space.-- How the legs reveal what the mind wants to do.--The 13 most common gestures you'll see daily.-- Mirroring-how we build rapport.-- The secret signals of cigarettes, glasses and make-up.-- How the body points to where the mind wants to go.-- Courtship displays and attraction gestures.-- ownership territory and height signals.-- Seating arrangements-where to sit and why.-- Interviews power plays and office politics.-- Putting it all together.

From internationally renowned authors, Allan and Barbara Pease comes the worldwide bestseller The Definitive Book of Body Language. In this book they examine and explain in simple terms, each component of body language. Regardless of your vocation or position in life, you will be able to use it to obtain a better understanding of life's most complex event -- a face-to-face encounter with another person. It will make you more aware of your own non-verbal cues and signals, and will show you how to use them to communicate effectively and obtain the reactions you want. You will also discover how to: * Make a positive impression on others * Interview and negotiate successfully * Know if someone is available * Bond quickly and encourage others to co-operate * Make yourself likeable and approachable * Tell if someone is lying * Read between the lines of what is said * Recognise love-signs and power-plays This book will enable you to use body language to read others -- and get what you want!.