Every Body's Talking: What We Say without Words

ARC provided by NetGalleyDid you know that without uttering a single word someone standing in front of you will be able to read you like an open book? It’s true! Give it a try, because we all communicate with our bodies in a language that is virtually universal. Or so it appears. Giving the thumbs up in the US and Canada means that you approve, but in Greece it stands for something that is rude. And be careful when you nod your head in Albania and Bulgaria, as it actually means no. Our bodies are talking...whether we know it or not.Body language is a complex, and sometimes, difficult topic to talk about given that we don’t often look at ourselves when we’re communicating. And for people that are on the Autism spectrum, like me, it’s even more difficult to interpret what the body signals mean if the voice says something different. And that’s where this book comes in. Even though it is a relatively short book, it has lots of good images and is engaging to readers, whether young or older. It walks the reader through what they’re saying, how they’re saying it, and when they’re saying it based upon how they’re holding themselves. Even better, it talks about the different cultures and backgrounds, so that it can help readers better understand what to be aware of in different cultures.Body language tends to be something that we all take for granted and assume that everyone knows what different signals mean. Yet this book shows that different cultures and upbringings impact how we read and understand signals. Although this book is aimed at a younger audience, it is well worth the read for all ages. I give the book 4 out of 5 stars.

Nervous about a presentation or audition? Wonder why people think you're stuck up when really you are shy? Pick up this large, hardcover book to discover what your body is saying about you. And learn how to project the image you wish to convey by acting out what you want the outcome to be. Learn how to project confident. Learn about the different gestures we make and how they could be considered rude or have different meanings in different cultures.This book is geared for children and mine loved it. But I also enjoyed it and learned some new things. The print is larger and the vocabulary fits for the intended audience. The pages are glossy and have plenty of brightly colored photographs and illustrations. The layout is conducive to learning with bullet points and cutouts. I think the book would be excellent for school libraries, home school parents, and family libraries. We will be donating it to our school once my children are willing to part with it.I received a copy of this book from Goodreads. All thoughts expressed are my own.

pEOPLE SUBCONSCIOUCELY FACE THE PERSON THEY ARE MOST ATTRACTED TO IN A GROUP SETTING, WITH THEIR BODY, EVEN THOUGH THEIR HEAD MAY BE FOCUSED BON ANOTHER. PEOPLE CROSS THEIR LEGS ANGAINST THOSE THEY ARE GUARDED AGAINST. why WONDER IF SHE'S INTERESTED? lEARN THE SUBTLETIES OF HOW TO DISARM OR FEND OFF OTHERS. DRIVE SOMEONE MAD BY PLACING YOUR SILVERWARE BEYOND THEIR SUBCONSCIOUS BOUNDARIES. AVOID DOING SO IF YOU PREFER. wHAT'S NOT TO LOVE ABOUT THIS BOOK