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Zone 1 · Reading People

How to Read People

Nine lessons of about three minutes each, every one with a live demo and a quick test.

  • Reading People×8
  • The 48 Laws of Power
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  1. 1Body LanguageFeet Don't LieFeet turning away can hint that someone wants space, even while they keep smiling
  2. 2Nonverbal SignalsThe Eyebrow FlashA quick lift of the brows can turn recognition into a greeting
  3. 3Facial ExpressionsCan You Read That Smile?Eye crinkles add detail to a smile; context helps you understand it
  4. 4Reading PeopleBaseline First, Judge LaterA change is easier to notice when you know someone's usual pattern
  5. 5PowerRead the Room Before You PushThe same joke can land differently with different people
  6. 6Body LanguageWhy People Touch Their NecksNeck touching can be a comfort move, but one gesture cannot tell you why
  7. 7Body LanguageHow People Act When They Feel SafeRelaxed posture can hint at comfort; the situation adds the detail
  8. 8CharacterWatch How They Treat the WaiterCharm catches your eye. Respect is worth watching too.
  9. 9CharacterCharacter Shows in Small MomentsLook for repeated actions in context before you trust a big promise