The Body Speaks Before You Do

Before someone says what they think, their body may

have already begun to participate in the conversation.

A change in gaze.

An unexpected pause.

A smile that appears at the wrong moment.

A change in tone of voice.

A posture that becomes more rigid.

An almost imperceptible distancing.

Every day, we are surrounded by nonverbal signals—but

few know how to observe them without falling into hasty interpretations.

The Body Speaks Before You Do is a practical guide to developing

your perception of nonverbal communication and better

understanding what happens beyond words.

Throughout the book, Luciana Priscila shows how to observe

gestures, facial expressions, gaze, hands, posture, legs, feet, distance,

touch, and voice, always taking into account what truly

transforms a clue into useful information: the context.

You will discover how to:

• recognize important changes in behavior;

• Establish a person's baseline before interpreting their gestures;

• Observe facial expressions and changes in gaze more attentively;

• Understand the role of hands, posture, body orientation, and distance;

• Perceive changes in rhythm, volume, pauses, and intonation of voice;

• Identify apparent inconsistencies between words and behavior;

• Differentiate observation from assumption;

• Avoid popular myths about body language;

• Use nonverbal cues to ask better questions;

• Apply these skills in relationships, encounters, meetings,

negotiations, and difficult conversations.

You will also understand why popular ideas such as "whoever looks away is

lying," "crossed arms always mean defense," or "a certain gesture

reveals exactly what someone is thinking" can lead to misinterpretations.

Because body language is not a secret dictionary.

Words tell part of the story.

The body can reveal clues about the rest.

The question is:

Are you paying attention?