What Every Body Is Saying Direct

Because they are essential for survival (running from danger), they are our most honest parts. "Happy feet" (bouncing or wiggling) signal high confidence or positive news.

Distancing ourselves from what we dislike (e.g., leaning away or pointing feet toward an exit). Fight: Expanding the body to show dominance or aggression. The Hierarchy of Honesty: Start with the Feet What Every BODY Is Saying

We instinctively shield our vital organs. Leaning away or using "torso shields" (like crossing arms tightly or holding a bag in front) signals discomfort or a desire to disengage. Because they are essential for survival (running from

Because we learn to "lie" with our faces from a young age (e.g., smiling at a gift we don't like), facial expressions are often the least reliable indicators of truth. Key Concepts for Real-World Reading Fight: Expanding the body to show dominance or aggression

This is the most important filter. Is the person open and relaxed (comfort) or closed-off and distancing (discomfort)?. Beyond Lie Detection

Master the Silent Language: Insights from "What Every BODY Is Saying"

In his seminal book, What Every BODY Is Saying , former FBI counterintelligence agent reveals that 60–65% of all interpersonal communication is nonverbal. While we often focus on a person's words or face, Navarro argues that the body—specifically the parts we least think about—holds the most honest truths. The "Honest Brain": Why We Can't Help It