Because they are essential for survival (running from danger), they are our most honest parts. "Happy feet" (bouncing or wiggling) signal high confidence or positive news.
Observe how a person normally acts in a relaxed state so you can spot meaningful deviations. What Every BODY Is Saying
This is the most important filter. Is the person open and relaxed (comfort) or closed-off and distancing (discomfort)?. Beyond Lie Detection Because they are essential for survival (running from
High confidence is often telegraphed through steepling (touching fingertips together), while hiding hands can make a person appear untrustworthy. This is the most important filter
In his seminal book, What Every BODY Is Saying , former FBI counterintelligence agent reveals that 60–65% of all interpersonal communication is nonverbal. While we often focus on a person's words or face, Navarro argues that the body—specifically the parts we least think about—holds the most honest truths. The "Honest Brain": Why We Can't Help It