Reading People
by Jo-Ellan Dimitrius and Mark Mazzarella
First published 1999
By decoding the hidden messages in appearance, tone of
voice, facial expression, and personal habit, jury consultant Jo-Ellan
Dimitrius has accurately predicted the behaviour of jurors, witnesses, lawyers,
and judges in some of the most celebrated trials of the 80s and 90s. In Reading
People she applies the secrets of her success to the everyday situations faced
at work, at home, and in relationships. How can you " hear between the
lines" to detect a lie? When is intuition the best guide to making
important decisions? What are the tell-tale signs of romantic attraction? How
do other people " read" us? The answers lie closer than we might
think. Hair style, clothing, grooming, hand gestures, the neatness of office or
living room, the steadiness of the gaze, behaviour around subordinates: all of
these provide critical clues to a person's integrity, work habits, and sexual
interests. Through vivid anecdotes and proven techniques, Dimitrius teaches us
how to interpret these signs with accuracy and precision.