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ksoccell24's review against another edition
4.0
Not sure why I picked this one up, but it was informative and interesting. I'm not sure you can standardize body language in this way, and there is not a lot of definitive research to back this up (at least what the book cites). however, as a generalization, it is stereotypical behavior!
curiosityp's review against another edition
3.0
It was a fascinating book. I like that they used illustrations, including photos of well-known actors and politicians. And then I got to the parts about glasses and makeup. They advise you to take your glasses off when you speak and put them back on to listen. This is assuming you are a vain attention-monger who wears glasses JUST to be attractive. Whereas if I take them off I can't see you. And I take offense to the idea that women who do not wear makeup are perceived as having poorer personal skills. That's a sexist remark if ever I heard one! Just because I don't smother my face in chemicals doesn't make me less capable of having good interpersonal skills.
agapideli's review against another edition
2.0
this book is bullshit . at fist i waslike oh okay he has some good points but when a reached the point he was saying about differences betwwen men and women , as it was somethnignormal and not something that has to do with nurture , i was very intimidated. Then the bullshit with the height ,ITS FRUSTRATING TO COLLARATE HEIGHT AND A SUCCEFULL RELATIONSHIP, . Also as a person from gen-z who is from greece , i dont agree with the gestures that mean something mean , maybe the things have chaged. this book have to be corrected . It reproduces stereotypes abt women and men . it was disgusting
sireno8's review against another edition
4.0
Informative and entertaining, a well done overview on how to read people based on their body language and how to change the way you are perceived and how you feel by changing your own.
I don't agree with absolutely all their advice, particularly in the job interview section, but then again I don't really have that life experience. While I thought it was a little joke-y and general at the onset, in the later chapters when it gets more technical and speficic, I missed its opening tone. It defintely gets you thinking and would be a great reference book to have on hand.
I don't agree with absolutely all their advice, particularly in the job interview section, but then again I don't really have that life experience. While I thought it was a little joke-y and general at the onset, in the later chapters when it gets more technical and speficic, I missed its opening tone. It defintely gets you thinking and would be a great reference book to have on hand.
davidmencik's review against another edition
1.0
Didn't read the whole thing but one chapter that I did read was so wrong and unscientific that I simply needed to stop.
kristianae's review against another edition
informative
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
3.0
A very quick and easy read, simply written and fairly informative, making you more observant and more aware of small little details in every day surroundings. Contains things that we should all be aware of when communicating with other people, some more obvious than others.
Having been published in 2004, some of the science might be a little outdated. Also, the ways of referring to women and gender relations was quite old fashioned.
The book is not foolproof by any means, but can serve as a starting points for further research into the topic, contains useful references.
Having been published in 2004, some of the science might be a little outdated. Also, the ways of referring to women and gender relations was quite old fashioned.
The book is not foolproof by any means, but can serve as a starting points for further research into the topic, contains useful references.