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    Body Language at Work: Learn the Secret Meaning Behind Every Move
    Body Language at Work: Learn the Secret Meaning Behind Every Move
    Body Language at Work: Learn the Secret Meaning Behind Every Move
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    Body Language at Work: Learn the Secret Meaning Behind Every Move

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    Raised eyebrows, rubbing one’s chin, angled shoulders - what’s it all mean? Master the art of nonverbal communication and you’ll unlock these secrets and more. Body Language at Work is your quick course in interpreting office place body language. Now you’ll know just what your bosses and coworkers are thinking - without them having to say a word.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster
    Release dateNov 1, 2011
    ISBN9781440534584
    Body Language at Work: Learn the Secret Meaning Behind Every Move
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    Adams Media

    At Adams Media, we don’t just publish books—we craft experiences that matter to you. Whether you’re diving deep into spirituality, whipping up delights in the kitchen, or planning your personal finances, our diverse range of lifestyle books, decks, journals, and more is designed to feed your curiosity. The Adams team strives to publish content that celebrates readers where they are—and where they’re going.

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      Body Language at Work - Adams Media

      Introduction

      Imagine a world where you’re never misunderstood, where you never send or receive mixed messages, where you never have to backtrack and say, Hey, that’s not what I meant!

      Some people view body language as a luxury, something they’ll learn about if and when they have the time. These same folks would probably be surprised to learn that experts estimate that a full two-thirds of communication is nonverbal. (Makes learning body language seem like a bit more of a necessity, doesn’t it?) So when you are speaking with someone, you’re not just processing what they’re saying, you’re subconsciously picking up on their movements as well. If their actions jive with their words, then you’re likely to decide — again, subconsciously — that this person is on the up-and-up. If something is off between someone’s words and movements, however, there’s a good chance that you’ll hold that person at arm’s length, possibly without realizing why.

      Most people want to learn body language for a specific event in their life, like a job interview, a first date, or turning the tables on a big old liar. But what you learn about nonverbal communication can be used in all kinds of situations, from work to school to interacting with your neighbors. It’s one thing to know how to charm people with your words; fortifying those words with the right unspoken cues really sells you and your personality to the people around you.

      Reading body language can help you navigate your way around almost any situation where you feel you need a key or legend to understand the other person’s intention. Think of the information in this book as your Rosetta Stone for decoding your interpersonal relationships. In this book, you’ll find every motion and gesture you’ll need to know in order to understand what’s really going on in the world around you.

      Chapter 1

      Acing the Interview

      There are people who are trained in the art of assessing what you’re saying with your eyes, posture, and handshake. Some of these people happen to be employed by the FBI and the CIA; others happen to be ordinary businessmen and women who are on the lookout for promising job candidates. Before you head into your next job interview, you should know all the ways in which you’re being evaluated!

      Take One for the Team

      Some people are seemingly born knowing how to win over potential employers. These men and women know how to flash the smile, shake the hand, nod at the right times, and land any position they go after. And then there are those who suffer through every job interview (and suffer is not too strong a word).

      The first group has a handle on how to behave professionally, even if they actually have no clue as to what they’re doing in any other part of their career. The latter group either doesn’t know about playing the part or doesn’t put much stock in it. In fact, these people often feel that their unwillingness to go with the flow

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