What every BODY is saying
by Joe Navarro · 2008
Joe Navarro's take on self-improvement, the honest verdict is below.
Worth reading? An ex-FBI agent's practical guide to reading body language. Grounded and useful; the best mainstream book on the topic. Skip if you expect to become a human lie detector, because it's honest that certainty isn't possible.
| Author | Joe Navarro |
|---|---|
| Published | 2008 |
| Category | Self-Improvement & Psychology |
The Verdict
An ex-FBI agent’s practical guide to reading body language. Grounded and useful; the best mainstream book on the topic. Skip if you expect to become a human lie detector, because it’s honest that certainty isn’t possible.
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Top 9 Lessons from What every BODY is saying
- The limbic brain drives honest nonverbal reactions.
- The feet and legs are the most truthful part of the body.
- Look for comfort versus discomfort, not single 'tells.'
- Establish someone's baseline before reading their signals.
- Pacifying behaviors reveal stress and unease.
- Clusters of cues matter more than any one gesture.
- There's no single reliable sign of lying.
- Context changes what a behavior means.
- Your own body language shapes how others perceive you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is What Every BODY Is Saying worth reading?
Yes; it's the most credible popular book on body language, from a career FBI observer.
What is the main idea of What Every BODY Is Saying?
Nonverbal cues, especially signs of comfort and discomfort, reveal what people feel, but must be read in clusters and context.
Who should read What Every BODY Is Saying?
Negotiators, managers, daters, and anyone wanting to read people better.
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