- Can you tell a liar by his eyes?
- What do a man's well-shined shoes say about the way he'll behave in your meeting?
- When can you rely on your intuition?
- Which types of questions will get you the most truthful answers?
- Which three character traits are most likely to predict a person's behavior?
- What message are you sending with your hairstyle?
- How can you tell how others are reading you?
For fifteen years, Jo-Ellan Dimitrius, America's best-known jury consultant - made even more famous by her work on the O.J. Simpson trial - has predicted the behavior of thousands of jurors, witnesses, lawyers, and judges.
In Reading People, she applies her skills to everyday life, explaining which visual and oral clues can reliably predict behavior on the job, in relationships, and at home.
In Reading People, you'll learn:
- How to tell a person's sincerity by the tone of his or her voice.
- How to know if your date is interested in a serious relationship without telegraphing the answer you want.
- How to use your intuition to determine the right preschool for your child.
- Why people who volunteer information about themselves are less credible than those who wait for you to ask questions.
- How to stay objective when evaluating a potential boss - even if you need the job desperately.
- How to make snap decisions that make sense.
Reading People is a remarkable book that not only tells you which clues to look for but also teaches you how to be more effective in spotting them, how to keep your objectivity when evaluating them, and how to see the emerging pattern that tells you which of a person's sometimes inconsistent qualities will dictate his or her behavior.
This really is an insightful book. It's practical full of useable tips. It deserves a 5 star rating.
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