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A Practical Guide to Body Language: Read & Send the Right Signals
An INTRODUCING PRACTICAL GUIDE to understanding the body language of others and being aware of your own. INTRODUCING BODY LANGUAGE explains how to read other people and how to be more aware of what you are saying with your own body language. This easy to read guide teaches you how to understand non-verbal messages, dealing separately with different parts of the body, such as facial expressions, posture and hand movements.
170 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 1, 2012
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August 24, 2018
I can see why it's free
Horrible. The book appears to.focus on stereotypes and basic observations vs. any sort of science and research. For someone looking for anything useful about body language, look elsewhere.
Horrible. The book appears to.focus on stereotypes and basic observations vs. any sort of science and research. For someone looking for anything useful about body language, look elsewhere.
May 23, 2018
Horrid
This is the worst written drivel i have ever experienced. I have never read a book i could not find something positive about until I read this. It absolutely sucks beyond anything I have seen.
This is the worst written drivel i have ever experienced. I have never read a book i could not find something positive about until I read this. It absolutely sucks beyond anything I have seen.
October 19, 2018
Body language
If you were reading my body language, it would be saying I wish I didn’t buy this or waste my time seeing if it ever got useful. I can see where someone trying to fit into a foreign environment might find this useful. I however found it antiquated and boring.
If you were reading my body language, it would be saying I wish I didn’t buy this or waste my time seeing if it ever got useful. I can see where someone trying to fit into a foreign environment might find this useful. I however found it antiquated and boring.
October 10, 2020
Informative
Understanding body language is an integral part of effective communication. This book gives you a good general insight into body language and how to.understand it in various day-to-day situations.
Understanding body language is an integral part of effective communication. This book gives you a good general insight into body language and how to.understand it in various day-to-day situations.
August 19, 2019
Much of the book makes for reasonable refresher material on the many fascinating nuances of body language, such as body pointing. However this book is nothing monumental and at times comes across as slightly presumptuous.
June 8, 2024
it's not that it is badly written.. but gsus .. THIS IS NOT A GUIDE cause there is only common sense and the whole "how to get a man/woman's attention" section!????? tf no thanks. I thought it would never end. I still don't know how I pushed it, though. Also, I totally agree with the person who said that the examples of studies were just random ones, lol. there is nothing you dont know
January 20, 2019
The Body Cannot Lie
A good introduction to body language as indicator of sincerity, this work by Glenn Wilson is also clear and concise. He provides a list of sources as well as fact-filled addendums.
A good introduction to body language as indicator of sincerity, this work by Glenn Wilson is also clear and concise. He provides a list of sources as well as fact-filled addendums.
November 28, 2021
Informative
Don't read if you're politically correct and easily offended. It comes off a little man-splain-ish at times and seems the text is begging for narcissist or sociopath to misuse it.
Don't read if you're politically correct and easily offended. It comes off a little man-splain-ish at times and seems the text is begging for narcissist or sociopath to misuse it.
May 13, 2024
Easy to understand a couple of unknown body languages I didn't know but most were common ones but I enjoyed reading not sure why so many people rated this book poorly for the novice person it's informative.
February 12, 2018
Great Book
I found this book to be informative and also entertaining. The author seems to have a good grasp of the subject.
I found this book to be informative and also entertaining. The author seems to have a good grasp of the subject.
February 20, 2018
Not just informational
The author uses many examples of body language and it's use throughout history, keeping you engaged throughout. I would recommend to anybody.
The author uses many examples of body language and it's use throughout history, keeping you engaged throughout. I would recommend to anybody.
March 2, 2018
Great quick read
I'm really enjoying how these books are laid out. Once a again some g great tips bout body language nd how to read it.
I'm really enjoying how these books are laid out. Once a again some g great tips bout body language nd how to read it.
March 20, 2018
Just okay
Just an okay read. Nothing surprising or new for me. A few things that could prove helpful later in life.
Just an okay read. Nothing surprising or new for me. A few things that could prove helpful later in life.
March 25, 2018
A good read
Interesting learning of our primal instincts and actions our body's conduct in our every day lives that were oblivious to.
Interesting learning of our primal instincts and actions our body's conduct in our every day lives that were oblivious to.
April 11, 2018
some of the stuff was pretty common and some of the stuff was new. light and easy read.
April 14, 2018
Mediocre at best.
Learned all of this in high school psychology. Waste of my time for sure! Glad it was a freebie through Amazon prime.
Learned all of this in high school psychology. Waste of my time for sure! Glad it was a freebie through Amazon prime.
May 18, 2018
Tips on dating, job interviews, acting & more. The good stuff made me think.
June 7, 2018
Just not interesting
The author wasn't able to hold my interest. The material felt gimmicky and cheesy without much deep research or analysis.
The author wasn't able to hold my interest. The material felt gimmicky and cheesy without much deep research or analysis.
August 31, 2018
Being Aware
The book has really taught me to be aware of the slight body language that can hint us on what the other person is feeling. Good book, it’s a must read for Employers.
The book has really taught me to be aware of the slight body language that can hint us on what the other person is feeling. Good book, it’s a must read for Employers.
November 3, 2018
Interesting interpretations on male & female body language. With short modules you can experiment with. In all it is curious that woman interpreted emotions & expressions better than men.
December 31, 2018
Easy read, okay content
the Basics of body language and somewhat obvious topics, but good primer for self -reflective thinking about my own displays
the Basics of body language and somewhat obvious topics, but good primer for self -reflective thinking about my own displays
January 17, 2019
It was okay. Wasn't what I expected.
February 4, 2019
I gave up on this book. Boring crap.
I should try having my off the wall stories published. If Glenn Wilson can do it then surely I can too.
I should try having my off the wall stories published. If Glenn Wilson can do it then surely I can too.
March 15, 2019
I think it is because the author is English (meaning not American) and body language has a lot to do with culture, I felt that I couldn't relate to a lot of points he tried to convey.
March 31, 2019
Full of unexplained theories and non-evidence based assumptions. Moreover, there are even some hypotheses that include high-level sexism and patriarchy. Did not like at all.
December 22, 2019
Disappointing. Most of the material seemed basic and commonly known. I also felt the book was slightly unorganized and difficult in which to remain interested.
December 24, 2019
An interesting book
This is a invaluable book full of tips on how to use your own initiative and dealing with people who you like or don't
This is a invaluable book full of tips on how to use your own initiative and dealing with people who you like or don't
April 12, 2020
Ends abruptly!
Don’t want to give the wrong impression definitely a good book with some insights, but there’s hardly any conclusion or even leading questions at the end.
Don’t want to give the wrong impression definitely a good book with some insights, but there’s hardly any conclusion or even leading questions at the end.
January 25, 2021
Decent information about body language. Was hoping for something more in depth.
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