Love Signals A Practical Field Guide to the Body Language of Courtship,9780312315061

Love Signals A Practical Field Guide to the Body Language of Courtship

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ISBN13: 9780312315061
ISBN10: 0312315066
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2006-01-10
Publisher(s): St. Martin's Griffin
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Summary

A world-renowned anthropologist finally gives you the answer to those why didnt he pick me? situations: its what youre not saying that counts. With a very accessible writing style and tips that anyone can use, this guide to the world of non-verbal signs, signals and cues will help you to finally understand and master the courting rituals in almost any setting. Whether it is a co-worker or a blind date, Dr. Givens reveals all the silent messages that can be given off, from the very top of your forehead to the littlest of your toes. Learn about: Attracting with your eyebrows Reading eye movements The right stance The unwritten rules of personal space The approach me fragrance And much more! Knowing the unspoken vocabulary of love signals gives readers the edge theyve been looking for when it comes to finding a loving, lasting partner.

Author Biography

David Givens began studying body language at the University of Washington in Seattle. He served as Resident Anthropologist and Director of information services and programs at the American Anthropological Association in Washington, D.C. for more than a decade. He is currently Director of the Center for Non-Verbal Studies in Spokane, Washington. He teaches in the Department of Communication Arts at Gonzaga University. He offers seminars on nonverbal communication to diverse audiences, including lawyers, judges, social workers, salespeople, physicians. He works with law enforcement agencies and the U.S. Intelligence community.

Table of Contents

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS xiii
PREFACE xv
1. The Five Phases of Courtship
1(22)
The Nonverbal Language of Love
What Do Hands Say?
The Body Language of Strangers
An Expression You Should Never Show
Get Closer with the Familiarity Effect
Attracting with Your Eyebrows
What Is Courtship?
The Five Phases of Courtship
Show No Harm
Field Notes: The Case of the Cafeteria Courtship
2. Phase One: Attracting Attention
23(26)
Field Notes: Restless in Seattle
The Unwritten Rules of Luring
The Bowerbird's Lure
Two Are More Attractive Than One
Showing Presence—"I Am Here"
Field Notes: They've Got Rhythm
How to Make a Silent Pass
Make a Fashion Statement
Do First Impressions Count?
Showing Gender—"I Am Male (or Female)"
What Eyebrows Divulge
Classic Cosmetology: Marilyn's Eyebrow Peaks
Reveal a Narrow Waist
Wield a Wedge
Showing Harmlessness—"I Mean No Harm"
Bare Your Throat
Move Your Shoulders
Field Notes: Successful in Seattle
3. Phase Two: How to Read the Gleam in an Eye
49(22)
A Mismatched Courtship: Man and Bird
Positive Recognition Cues
In the Blink of an Eye
The Sincerest Form of Flattery
Isopraxism Is Courtship's Glue
The Color of Interest
A Summoning Hair Preen
Your Intentions Are Showing
Which Way Are You Leaning?
Big Eyes Like What They See
Reading a Droopy jaw
Crossing Lines of Sight
When You Are Overlooked
Negative Cues
The Big Freeze
Courtship's Conundrum: The Cold Shoulder
Tight Lips Deter Friendships
4. Phase Three: Exchanging Words
71(18)
No Place to Hide
A Tongue-tied Twosome
Talk About What You Both Can See
Quiz: Your Best Opening Line
Move Your Hands
Field Notes: Tête-à-tête at 40,000 Feet
Good Timing
When Primate Eyes Meet
Reading Eye Movements
More Ways to Read Lips
Words in the Right Key
Where You Talk Matters
Hot Topics
5. Phase Four: The Language of Touch
89(18)
Touch Lightly the Brain - The First Touch
A Telltale Reach in the Crocodile
Men Handle, Women Feel
The First Embrace - The First Kiss
Seals of Love Sparks
6. Phase live: Making Love
107(12)
Nonverbal Love
The Question of When
Caring Signals
Sending Sexual Cues
Sexual Worldview
Nonverbal Signs of Orgasm
Foreplay Cues
The Love Bond
"After We Made Love"—Positive and Negative Signs
7. The lace of Attraction
119(18)
What's in a Face?
Classic Courting Faces
How a Face Attracts the Eye
Does Your Face Say What You Mean?
Eyebrow Enticements
Glasses Frame Your Face
Beauty Marks
When Eyes Meet
A Case of Love at First Sight
Hidden Meaning in Hair
Lead with Your Face
8. How Bodies Attract
137(18)
The Venus Shape
The David Shape
The Right Stance
Details Define Differences
Anatomy of Sexual Traits
Evolution of Sexual Beauty
Deciphering Body Parts
Neck and Neck
Shoulder Speak
The Outspoken Chest
Hips and the Bottom Line
9. Clothing and Adornment: Dress to Obsess
155(20)
The Librarian's Tale
The Attraction of Blue Jeans
Does the Shoe Fit?
Women's Shoe Secrets
Shoe Voodoo
Men's Shoes Show Strength
His and Hers Sneakers
Leg Signals
The Hidden Persuaders in Your Wardrobe
The Right Arm Signals
Mark Your Body with Natural Accessories
Shoulder Wear
Color Consciousness
10. Spaces, Places, and Interiors 175(16)
Sit with the Beautiful People
Bubbles in Space
Unwritten Rules of Personal Space
Colors to Dine By
Right Angles in Space
Orienting in Space
Stunned in the Crystal Room
Strutting Grounds and Cruise Spots
Field Notes: Lekking at Golden Gardens
The Good Place for Courtship
Lovers in the Mist
Ulterior Motive—Interior Design
11. Chemical Cues 191(18)
Scent of a Woman, Smell of a Man
Aroma Cues Lend Presence
Where Sexual Chemistry Gallops
The Best Kisses Are Scented
A Fruity-Floral Fragrance Says, "Approach Me"
The Best Perfumes Are Layered
A Perfume to Make You "Thinner"
Your Aftershave Should Whisper
Food Sharing and Lovemaking Are Linked
Lively Foods Enliven Courtship
Chocolate Sex Appeal
The Question of Aphrodisiacs
Aphrodisiacal Signals
Addiction to Love
Cuddle Compound
Chemical Magnetism
12. Staying Together—Nonverbal Cues That Bind 209(12)
Passionate vs. Companionate Love
Body Language with Strangers Is Key
Body Language Predicts Marital Success
Companionate Love Signals
Communicate, Communicate, Communicate
BIBLIOGRAPHY 221

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