"Every person is a living story, and by learning to read them, you uncover the layers of their narrative."
PATRICK KING
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Think about a time when you were talking to someone, and you weren't sure if they were really interested in what you were saying. Or maybe you wanted to know if your friend was truly okay when they said they were "fine". "Read People Like a Book" gives us tools to understand and adapt to these situations. By learning to read body language and other non-verbal signals, we can communicate better, build stronger relationships, and understand people on a deeper level.
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