<The dictionary of body language> by Joe Navarro

alberty111 | Aug. 22, 2021, 9:41 a.m.

<p>&lt;The dictionary of body language&gt; is written by Joe Navarro, a former FBI agent specialized in finding spy or agent working for foreign government. Through his career, he developed a set of skills of reading people by observing peoples&rsquo; certain behavior.</p>

<p>The book is categorized into different parts where author explained the detail of certain pattern of behavior and the related emotion. There are definitely something useful for poker players because it is crucial for one to tell if a person is lying (bluffing or trying to hide a strong hand). The following is some very interesting points where I want to apply to poker and see if it works:</p>

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    <li>Arms against body, hands flexed: This is often referred to as restrained elation. When people are pleased with themselves but are trying not to show it, they might hold their arm against their body and then lift their hands at writ so the wrist is almost at a ninety-degree angle.</li>
    <li>Elation: display of elation or triumph tend to be gravity-defying. Jumping out of seat, arm fingers extended out of body, arm up in the air.</li>
    <li>Wrist behaviors: People expose the underside of our wrist to others when we like them or feel comfortable around them. Our limbic system protects us by orienting our most sensitive areas- the underside of our arms, our necks, our bellies- away from those we dislike or find threatening.</li>
    <li>Thumb out: When people feel confident, the thumb will move away from the index finger.</li>
    <li>Legs spreading apart: Legs that are suddenly set wider apart while sitting during an interview or a conversation suggest greater comfort or confidence.</li>
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<p>There are many other observations. Although the behaviors above can be spotted during poker, it is very important to have baseline of the person being observed. And the rest is to apply this rules to poker and see if it works fine or not.</p>

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