The Definitive Book of Body Language

The Definitive Book of Body Language

Squeezing the thumb against the fingertips avoids intimidating the audience

Speakers who used the finger-pointed position were described

as 'aggressive', 'belligerent' and 'rude' and recorded the lowest

amount of information retention by their audience. When the

speaker pointed directly at the audience, the delegates became

preoccupied with making personal judgements about the

speaker rather than listening to his content.

An Analysis of Handshake Styles

Shaking hands is a relic of our ancient past. Whenever primi-
tive tribes met under friendly conditions, they would hold
their arms out with their palms exposed to show that no
weapons were being held or concealed. In Roman times, the
practice of carrying a concealed dagger in the sleeve was
common so for protection the Romans developed the Lower-
Arm-Grasp as a common greeting.

The Lower Arm Grasp -

checking for concealed

weapons — the original

Roman method of

greeting