THREE
Getting a Leg Up on
Body Language
Nonverbals of the Feet and LegsI
n the first chapter, I asked you to guess which is the most honest part of
the body—the part that is most likely to reveal a person’s true inten-
tions and, thus, be a prime place to look for nonverbal signals that ac-
curately reflect what he or she is thinking. It may surprise you, but the
answer is the feet! That’s right, your feet, along with your legs, win the
honesty award hands—or should I say—feet down.
Now I will explain how to gauge the sentiments and intentions of
others by focusing on their foot and leg actions. In addition, you will
learn to look for telltale signs that help disclose what’s going on under
the table, even when you can’t directly watch the lower limbs. First,
however, I want to share with you why your feet are the most honest
part of your body, so you’ll gain a better appreciation for why the feet
are such good gauges of people’s true sentiments and intentions.