What Every BODY is Saying

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Joe Navarro is a former FBI special agent, author, and expert in nonverbal communication, body language, and behavioral analysis. He is best known for his work in the field of nonverbal communication and has written several books on the subject. Some of his notable books include: "What Every Body Is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Speed-Reading People," "Louder Than Words: Take Your Career from Average to Exceptional with the Hidden Power of Nonverbal Intelligence," and "Dangerous Personalities: An FBI Profiler Shows You How to Identify and Protect Yourself from Harmful People."

Our hands, feet, and other nonverbal cues reveal a wealth of information about our thoughts and emotions, often more reliably than words. Hands, for instance, are not only tools of survival but also powerful communicators, with gestures like pointing or thumb positioning conveying confidence, accusation, or approval. While facial expressions can be easily manipulated, feet and legs provide more authentic signals, such as shifting to indicate unease or crossing to show comfort. Nonverbal communication, which accounts for the majority of interpersonal interaction, is instinctively driven by the limbic brain, often referred to as the "truthful brain." This part of the brain governs reflexive responses like trembling, leaning away, or self-soothing gestures during stress, revealing internal conflicts or discomfort. Observing these cues requires situational awareness, familiarity with baseline behaviors, and discretion to avoid influencing natural reactions. By honing these observational skills, we can better interpret hidden emotions, detect dishonesty, and navigate social interactions with greater insight.

“The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior.”

“Our parents -and society- are, in essence, telling us to hide, deceive, and lie with our faces for the sake of social harmony.”

“Just as careful listening is critical to understanding our verbal pronouncements, so careful observation is vital to comprehending our body language.”

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