Former FBI Agent Breaks Down Body Language Pet Peeves | WIRED

Former FBI agent and body language expert Joe Navarro is back to explain why we feel they way we do about certain types of body language. Why do we shake hands, and why does a bad handshake turn us off so much? Why do we feel uncomfortable being stared at? Is there a reason why people "manspread"?

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[kellymckay]

Pacing while on a stressful phone call is a must.

[youngandfoolish]

I love that he talked about the differences between cultures. Having that broader perspective is so important

[wientz]

One thing I learned about "the handshake". Sometimes, maybe one in twenty, you get a bad 'grab'...that is, they grab about three of your fingers and you got nothing. Whenever that happens I just let go and say "let's try that one again" and always had a good response with that! Breaks the ice in a good way!

[vinceschaeffer]

the conversation my dad shared with me was you always look them in the eye when you shake their hand. shows a sign of respect of greeting. I could be wrong but I can't find it ok when they just shake your hand with their head down..
hope you all are having a great summer.

[jackbrooks]

"The human brain is the most complex thing in all of the cosmos"

- The human brain

[briannarichardson]

If you're talking with a close talker, try taking a small step back and see how far you can get them to move.

[sophiesmith]

I LOVE the part about the calf muscle being the second heart. I used to tap my heels on the floor rapidly as a kid in school. People thought I was nervous. Really I was trying to stay alert in class and felt like falling asleep. LOL. Such serious misinterpretation!

[hasalih]

I like the way he talks, very clear, nice neat talking.

[Fizz-Pop]

It's the limp handshake that gets me. No pressure at all. It's just this meat thing you shake. No life in it. I'm always polite, but it makes my skin crawl.

[ConradJupiter]

I'm more concerned why Robert gates secretary of defence is wearing half a suit.

[WinkLinkletter]

The whole pacing combination of mechanisms and effects is so fascinating.

I had a housemate that couldn't stop shaking his feet left and right while they were propped up watching tube in the house T.V. room. It nearly drove me crazy having him forever twitching in my periphery.

I had another who couldn't stop bouncing his leg up and down when sitting, but he weighed nearly four-hundred pounds and it shook the whole floor. Arhggg!

Great video.

[justinevans]

So what I’m hearing is to do a gruesome calve workout before taking an exam. Got it 👍🏻

[MysterySteve]

The rabbi at the synagogue I went to as a kid shook every kid's hand violently, in a way that shook the entire upper half of our body. It always made us laugh and that was his intention. He was great.

[TekindusT]

This man really needs a YouTube channel for himself.

[simonjones]

This was really informative. I’ve always held a doubt that Body Language experts were dealing in pseudoscience but these examples were all backed up by science or studies. Thank you!!

[Faunaever]

Thank you so much for the in-depth and introspective presentation of this video!

[SVENY]

"squeeze at the same level"
Teachers just casually crushing every bone in your hand...

[joeyilse]

"It"s not about perfection, it's about improving whatever we have". This quote hit me different as it is applicable to a lot of things in life.

[xillybrain]

This was truly helpful for me, would love to see more episodes

[KINGNAS]

Love me a solid handshake. The start to a confident conversation and lil optimistic too