Body Language

Rating:
Summary: A Clear How-to Guide
Review: Unlike other body language books I've read, Susan Quilliam does a creditable job of explaining and applying the information presented. I've tried to decipher and apply the material presented in some non-verbal language books, but sometimes that illustration of close set eyes just does not give me enough information to match what I've seen with what I've read.

In contrast, Susan's book is very logically laid out and presented. It shows actual pictures rather than sketches to illustrate a point or range of similar situations. She clearly places you in a situation then gives you several examples both how to read another's signs as well as explains what you can do to give the impression you want. To a limited extent, she goes one step further and offers explanations about unfavorable reactions and what might be causing them.

I haven't finished reading all of the book, but I like what I have read so far and believe this would make a very good reference book for me. I plan on creating a step-by-step "cheat sheet" to help me adjust some of my non-verbal signals to better achieve results I want from first impressions or relieving that awkward first conversation. I believe Susan has provided very clear instructions on how to do this.

This book isn't just an index reference, but a practical application book. I'm now very curious to see how closely her other books mirror the way this one was written and presented. I give the book 4 stars only because I haven't finished reading it.

Rating:
Summary: A Clear How-to Guide
Review: Unlike other body language books I've read, Susan Quilliam does a creditable job of explaining and applying the information presented. I've tried to decipher and apply the material presented in some non-verbal language books, but sometimes that illustration of close set eyes just does not give me enough information to match what I've seen with what I've read.

In contrast, Susan's book is very logically laid out and presented. It shows actual pictures rather than sketches to illustrate a point or range of similar situations. She clearly places you in a situation then gives you several examples both how to read another's signs as well as explains what you can do to give the impression you want. To a limited extent, she goes one step further and offers explanations about unfavorable reactions and what might be causing them.

I haven't finished reading all of the book, but I like what I have read so far and believe this would make a very good reference book for me. I plan on creating a step-by-step "cheat sheet" to help me adjust some of my non-verbal signals to better achieve results I want from first impressions or relieving that awkward first conversation. I believe Susan has provided very clear instructions on how to do this.

This book isn't just an index reference, but a practical application book. I'm now very curious to see how closely her other books mirror the way this one was written and presented. I give the book 4 stars only because I haven't finished reading it.