Former FBI Agent on Body Language

What was Joe Navarro's job for 25 years?

• A teacher

• A special agent with the FBI

• A professional poker player

• A body language coach

According to Joe Navarro, what is a common misconception about crossing your arms?

• It means the person is cold

• It's a sign of aggression

• It indicates boredom

• It's a self-hug or self-soothing behavior

What does Joe Navarro say about detecting deception through nonverbals like touching the nose or covering the mouth?

• It's scientifically proven

• It's only accurate in children

• It's a reliable method

• It's sheer nonsense

How did Joe Navarro identify a spy based on nonverbal behavior?

• By the spy's walking pattern

• By the spy's handshake

• By the way the spy held flowers

• By the way the spy blinked

What is the first thing Joe Navarro looks at when assessing someone?

• The person's shoes

• The person's hair

• The person's hands

• The person's posture

What does Joe Navarro say about the importance of handshaking in most cultures?

• It's only important in business settings

• It's both necessary and essential

• It's being phased out

• It's unnecessary

According to Joe Navarro, what behavior is observed when people are trying to find the perfect space or distance from each other?

• They avoid eye contact

• They stand closer together

• They minimize their movements

• They increase their movements

What does Joe Navarro say about the hands of poker players?

• They should be kept under the table

• They reveal nothing

• They are always steady

• They can indicate the value of the cards

What does Joe Navarro suggest doing to better observe nonverbals?

• Listening more than looking

• Looking at double the speed

• Focusing on the face only

• Ignoring hand movements

What does Joe Navarro believe about nonverbal communication?

• It's only relevant in certain cultures

• It primarily communicates our thoughts and feelings

• It will be replaced by technology

• It's less important than verbal communication