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• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Introduction
• About This Book
• Conventions Used in This Book
• Foolish Assumptions
• How This Book Is Organized
• Part 1: Getting Started with Body Language
• Part 2: Starting at the Top
• Part 3: Letting the Limbs Do the Talking
• Part 4: Putting the Body into Social and Business Context
• Part 5: The Part of Tens
• Icons Used in This Book
• Beyond the Book
• Where to Go from Here
• Part 1: Getting Started with Body Language
• Chapter 1: Exploring the Fundamentals of Body Language
• Discovering How Body Language Conveys Messages
• Examining Key Types of Gestures
• Getting the Most Out of Body Language
• Chapter 2: Looking Closer at Nonverbal Behavior
• Observing the History of Body Language
• Understanding the Nuts and Bolts of Body Language
• Spotting Differences in Body Language
• Offering a Final Word on Nonverbal Behaviors
• Part 2: Starting at the Top
• Chapter 3: Heading to the Heart of the Matter
• Demonstrating Power and Authority
• Showing Agreement and Encouragement: The Nod
• Displaying Attention and Interest
• Indicating Submissiveness or Worry
• Showing Boredom
• Indicating That You’re Deep in Thought
• Chapter 4: Watching Facial Expressions
• Letting Your Face Do the Talking
• Recognizing Facial Expressions
• Chapter 5: Eyeing the Situation
• The Power of the Held Gaze
• The Wandering Eye: Breaking Eye Contact
• Chapter 6: Mastering Lip Reading
• Revealing Thoughts, Intentions, and Emotions
• Differentiating Smiles
• Remembering that Laughter’s the Best Medicine
• Part 3: Letting the Limbs Do the Talking
• Chapter 7: Taking It from the Torso
• Gaining Insights into the Impact of Posture
• Identifying the Three Main Postures
• Changing Attitudes by Changing Posture
• Using Posture to Aid Communication
• Shrugging Signals
• Chapter 8: Arming Yourself
• Crossing Your Arms
• Conveying Friendliness, Honesty, and Joy
• Touching to Connect
• Chapter 9: Letting Your Hands Do the Talking
• Reading Palms
• Hands Up!
• Letting the Fingers Do the Talking
• Analyzing Handshakes
• Taking Things in Hand
• Displacing Your Energy
• Chapter 10: Standing Your Ground
• Taking a Stance
• Reflecting Your Feelings in How You Position Your Feet
• Walking Styles
• Chapter 11: Playing with Props
• Using Accessories to Reflect Mental States
• Through the Looking Glasses
• Making It Up as You Go Along
• Dressing the Part
• Part 4: Putting the Body into Social and Business Context
• Chapter 12: Being Aware of Space and Distance
• Understanding the Effect of Space
• Knowing Your Space
• Using Space
• Considering Seating Arrangements
• Orientating Yourself
• Chapter 13: Rating, Dating, and Mating: Sensual and Sexual Body Language
• Attracting Someone’s Attention
• Showing that You’re Available
• Progressing through the Romance
• Chapter 14: Interviewing, Influencing, and Playing Politics
• Making a Great First Impression: The Interview
• Creating a Positive Environment
• Angling Your Body to Convey Attitudes
• Negotiating Styles
• Chapter 15: Crossing the Cultural Divide
• Recognizing the Different Strokes for Different Folks
• Observing the Conventions of Higher- and Lower-Status Behavior
• Getting Specific: Common Gestures, Multiple Interpretations
• Avoiding Problems and not Causing Offense
• Chapter 16: Communicating in Challenging Circumstances
• Avoiding the Spread of Disease
• Adopting New Forms of Salutations
• Meeting Virtually
• Part 5: The Part of Tens
• Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Read Other People
• Distinguishing Between Positive and Negative Body Language
• Pay Attention to the Voice
• Notice Their Breathing Patterns
• Look at Their Fingers
• Check Where They’re Leaning
• Watch Their Eyes
• Monitor Their Movements
• Notice the Nuances of Their Smile
• Look at Their Feet
• Take in the Whole Picture
• Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Demonstrate Confidence
• Claim Your Space
• Act Decisively
• Be Consistent
• Acknowledge Mistakes
• Persevere
• Model Excellence
• Demonstrate Comfort
• Speak Clearly, Concisely, and with Cadence
• Practice Public Speaking
• Act “As If”
• Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Improve Your Nonverbal Communication
• Take an Interest
• Know What You Want to Express
• Model Excellence
• Mirror Others
• Practice Gestures
• Develop Timing and Synchronization
• Dress the Part
• Act How You Want to Be Perceived
• Demonstrate Awareness
• Ask for Feedback
• Index
• About the Author
• Advertisement Page
• Connect with Dummies
• End User License Agreement