“One can only see what one observes, and one observes only things which are already in the mind.” Trust” — Joe Navarro Copy Share Image
“For instance, when people press their lips together in a manner that seems to make them disappear, it is a clear and common sign… — Joe Navarro Copy Share Image
“Just as careful listening is critical to understanding our verbal pronouncements, so careful observation is vital to comprehending our body language.” — Joe Navarro Copy Share Image
The problem is that most people spend their lives looking... but not truly seeing. — Joe Navarro Copy Share Image
“We all have a stake in the truth. Society functions based on an assumption that people will abide by their word - that truth prevails over mendacity. For the most part, it does. If it didn't, relationships would have a short shelf life, commerce would cease, and trust between parents and children would be destroyed. All of us depend on… — Joe Navarro Copy Share
“If you currently travel abroad or plan to in the future, make sure you understand the cultural convention of the country that you are visiting. Particularly with regard to greetings. If someone gives you a weak hand-shake, don't grimace. If anyone takes your arm, don't wince. If you are in the Middle East and a person wants to hold your… — Joe Navarro Copy Share
“Even the vaunted polygraph is accurate only 60 to 80 percent of the time, depending on the operator of the instrument (Ford, 1996, 230–232; Cumming, 2007).” — Joe Navarro Copy Share Image
“As Robert Hare, the world’s leading expert on psychopathy has stated, psychopaths are “intra-species predators.” They have the “capacity to do great harm, repeatedly,… — Joe Navarro Copy Share Image
The majority of individuals view their surroundings with a minimal amount of observational effort. They are unaware of the rich tapestry of details that… — Joe Navarro Copy Share Image
“Many people think of a narcissist as someone who perhaps names hotels after himself or always wants to be in the spotlight—maybe a character… — Joe Navarro Copy Share Image
