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Key Takeaways
- We tend to control our face the most which is why it is the least reliable. However, our feet are often forgotten, which is why they are most reliable. The deeper the body part, the more reliable it is.
- Body language is dependent on culture. Consider the context.
- Keep in mind the rules mentioned above. Sudden changes in behaviour as a reaction to a question or situation are very reliable. Find out why they occured.
- The first reaction is usually the most authentic and reliable. When behaviour appears both positive and negative, the negative one is often more reliable.
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Detecting Lies
Detecting lies is very hard as there is no specific behaviour to it. Be very careful with who and why you judge.
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Nonverbal Communication
Most of our communication is nonverbal through gestures and facial expressions. Understanding nonverbal behaviour comes with lots of benefits:
- Understanding emotions and feelings of other people. Hence, you can improve your relationships.
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Rules For Analysing Behaviour
- Make sure to observe someone closely.
- Consider the context of your observation. For instance, someone might sweat because they just ran to the bus stop and not because they are lying.
- Watch out for universal nonverbal behavio...
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A Few Behaviours Explained
In the book, Navarro goes in-depth on all and more of these behaviours. This is a very brief summary, which is why I highly recommend reading the entire book.
- Behaviour that displays discomfort or stress: Hiding yourself, creating distance, turning aw...
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The Lymbic System
Our lymbic system controls our emotional responses and impulsive actions and hence, most of our nonverbal behaviour. We have no control over them, which is why they are so reliable.
We are born with three instinctive behaviours that we use when being confro...
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Former FBI agent Joe Navarro explains various nonverbal behaviours as well as why and how to analyse them. I highly recommend reading the entire book.
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- Money is not just a tool for buying things, it also shapes our emotions & attitudes in ways that can be both positive and negative.
- The way we think about money is often irrational & influenced by emotions, which can lead to poor financial decisions.
- The role of luck in finan...
Feeling Offended
Taking offence is an experience of negative emotions triggered by a word or deed which conflicts with what is expected or believed to be correct, suitable, moral and acceptable behaviour.
This feeling of being offended is deeply rooted in our expectations, which are usually f...
The Importance Of Negative Feedback
Even when poor behavior affects our work negatively and we have a regularly established open space for criticism, we still often hold back for fear of getting a negative reaction.
Most people rather receive feedback on what they did wrong than just praise on their successes. So while we te...
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