Do we read character in faces? What information do faces actually provide? What are the social and psychological consequences of reading character in faces? Zebrowitz unmasks the face and provides the first systematic, scientific account of our tendency to judge people by their appearance. Offering an in-depth discussion of two appearance qualities that influence our impressions of others—“baby-faceness” and “attractiveness”—and an analysis of these impressions, Zebrowitz has written an accessible and valuable book for professionals and general readers alike.
Relearn the intuitive language of face reading From birth, face is our first language. We are born face readers—knowing to seek out human features and faces from the moment our eyes open. We all have the intuitive ability to read and interpret the feelings and expressions of those around us. In Read the Face, master face reader Eric Standop unlocks the power of this innate human ability, sharing his own journey to become a face reading master, along with stories that illustrate the power of this unique language. Using a combination of three different schools of face reading, along with a scientific accuracy to detect the most fleeting microexpressions, Standop is able to read personality, character, emotions, and even the state of a person’s health—all from simply glancing at their face. The book is divided into sections focusing on specific ways that face reading can offer insight, such as Health, Love, Communication, Work and Success. The stories are accompanied by detailed black and white illustrations of faces, allowing readers to observe the same features that Standop interpreted. The final section of the book outlines the meanings of dozens of facial features and face shapes, so that readers can recognize their own innate intuitive powers and develop them. Read the Face is a guide to using the ancient art and science of face reading to go beyond the surface and create the boldest life possible.
Make stronger connections with anyone in the world by learning how to read facesThe Power of Face Reading is the most comprehensive, easy-to-use book on face reading available today. Author Mac Fulfer makes face reading fun and easy for you to understand more about the people you encounter-no matter who you meet or where you are in the world.Face reading is our foundational international language, and none of our seeming "differences" matter-whether nationality, gender, race, or culture-because every person's face can be read in the exact same way. For instance, the lines on our faces don't reflect aging. They're actually a roadmap showing where we have been and what we've done. So this book is not about interpreting facial "expressions"-it's about learning to read the stories that a person's face can tell. Using a unique approach that combines both "genetics" (the face you are born with) and "epigenetics" (the way life events alter facial features over time), this book helps you understand others better. Discover how learning to interpret simple and easily recognized features, such as ear size and eyebrow shape, can allow you to make a better connection with anyone, anywhere.Superbly illustrated and organized like an encyclopedia, The Power of Face Reading guides you through all you need to know about reading faces, from top-to-bottom, detail-to-gestalt, gesture-to-metaphoric meaning. The approach shared in this book is so easy to learn that you can put this how-to guide to use and begin reading faces within minutes of opening it up.Everyday applications for face reading include: ¿ Improving both work and personal relationships¿ Interviewing and hiring the right people¿ Team-building¿ Negotiating better ¿ Coaching, counseling¿ Finding the right job¿ Increasing sales by identifying "buy" signals¿ Identifying better business partners ¿ Reading your audience when presenting The Power of Face Reading includes:¿ 275 illustrations ¿ Clear explanations of what each facial feature means¿ Personality profiles to provide insight into every person you meet ¿ Sample readings to learn Mac's step-by-step face-reading approach¿ A useful checklist to help you read faces immediately¿ A fun face reading quiz to test yourself
In the past 30 years, face perception has become an area of major interest within psychology. This is the most comprehensive and commanding review of the field ever published.
How to Analyze People Reading People, Body Language Recognizing Emotions & Facial Expressions Learning how to analyze people is a very worthwhile and important pursuit that most people should undertake. When you know how to read people, an entirely new world of possibilities opens up before you. Human psychology is a subject that is somewhat shrouded in mystery, but understanding a few simple facts about body language will greatly improve your skills in reading people. Here are some key points you will learn in this guide: Why does Body Language Matter? For someone who is new to this subject, it might be a mystery why body language matters very much. After all, we developed speech in order to communicate, and that's all we need, right? Actually, speech is only a tiny part of communication, and most of what we say is done nonverbally. Someone can say one thing, for example, in a tone that communicates something entirely different. Learning the difference is of crucial importance in life. Before you Analyze People: It's exciting to start learning how to read people's cues, but there are some things you need to know about before diving in. For example, are the conditions right for reading someone? Do you have any biases that may color what you are observing and interpreting? Have you established a baseline for that person's personality? If you don't know what this means, don't worry, you will learn in chapter three. All of these are worth considering before you start trying to analyze the people in your life. Foolproof Techniques for Reading Body Language: After you have gone through the motions of preparing to read someone, how do you actually do it? What do certain movements of the eyes, legs, and arms mean? What does it mean if someone is blinking a lot? Every motion means something different. When someone Likes you or is Lying: Who hasn't wanted to be able to know when someone they like returns their feelings? Who hasn't been curious about being able to tell when someone is lying or being truthful? Taking it upon yourself to learn how to analyze people and read their nonverbal cues will help you in this area, as well as in many others. In the last couple of chapters of this book, you will get a quick and simple guide to being able to tell when someone thinks favorably of you, as well as signs that they are not being honest with you. Other topics we will cover in this book: Body Language Facial Expressions Hand Gestures Reading People Reading Minds Body expression People Reading How to Read People Recognizing Emotions How to Analyze People Mind Reading Analyzing people Whether you are trying to read a stranger or someone you know, the tips and techniques in this guide will help you along the way. If you've ever wanted to know when someone likes you, or know how to spot someone telling lies using simple methods of reading facial expressions and nonverbal cues, this book is for you. The sooner you learn this valuable information, the sooner you can put it into practice and start benefiting from it. Once you learn these techniques, the cues will start to be obvious to you, and you will find it much less common that you're mystified by the actions or facial expressions of people around you.
While we have known for centuries that facial expressions can reveal what people are thinking and feeling, it is only recently that the face has been studied scientifically for what it can tell us about internal states, social behavior, and psychopathology. Today's widely available, sophisticated measuring systems have allowed us to conduct a wealth of new research on facial behavior that has contributed enormously to our understanding of the relationship between facial expression and human psychology. The chapters in this volume present the state-of-the-art in this research. They address key topics and questions, such as the dynamic and morphological differences between voluntary and involuntary expressions, the relationship between what people show on their faces and what they say they feel, whether it is possible to use facial behavior to draw distinctions among psychiatric populations, and how far research on automating facial measurement has progressed. The book also includes follow-up commentary on all of the original research presented and a concluding integration and critique of all the contributions made by Paul Ekman. As an essential reference for all those working in the area of facial analysis and expression, this volume will be indispensable for a wide range of professionals and students in the fields of psychology, psychiatry, and behavioral medicine.
