How To Analyze People by Basil Foster and Joshua Moore

The topic how to analyse people is very actual for me and I bought this book to get more information about it. From this guide I learned how does analyzing people work anyway, personality types, how to read body language, straight up lies, the facial cues, how words shape reality, analyzing matters of the heart and much more useful and important information. I found this book very informative, interesting and useful. It is described in the simple language and easy to read. All information is laid out in logically and easy to understand. The authors recommendations and advises are easy to follow, effective and very helpful. The author really has done a great job in creating of this guide. I liked this book very much and Im glad to have it in my library. I highly recommend this guide for those who want to learn how to analyse people. It is worth reading.

The shipping was very prompt and no complaints. However, this book is just terrible. It isnt insightful or educational by any means. Its full of repetition and constantly suggesting that there arent any true tells. But what made it impossible (for me) to finish the book is the awful spelling and grammar. If it wasnt written by a 12 year-old then it wasnt edited at all. Some lines were just unbelievable such as,
"Oh, what a tangled web we weve..." and "...there has be no interference...." etc.
Nearly every page had issues that made this painful to (try) to read on top of no credible information.
"You could look for this body language but that could also mean nothing." "All liars do this but good liars know this so they wont do that."
Thats basically all this book says. I would NOT recommend this.

This book is a great finding for someone who is searching to understand people better.
I am in sales and this book gave me plenty of tools to read people.
I loved the way the author first spoke about inner motivations of people and suggested tools to classify the most common personality types. Even though each of us is an individual I have noticed that people tend to fall into those categories.
With this in mind the author approaches physical attributes such as body language. On top of that the author talks about micro facial expressions. I have seen those techniques in a number of movies such as Lie to me but never really managed to follow them. The book contained stellar techniques and I recommend it to everybody.

An insightful and practical guide for those interested in understanding human behavior, body language, and the subtle cues that reveal a person’s thoughts and intentions. The book stands out for its clear and concise approach to decoding nonverbal communication, making it accessible to both beginners and those with some prior knowledge in the field.

One of the strengths of the book is its emphasis on establishing a baseline when reading people. As the author explains, any skilled interrogator knows the importance of understanding a person’s normal behavior before diving into more probing questions. This foundational knowledge allows for more accurate interpretations of gestures and movements, which is crucial when detecting discomfort or deception.

The book also delves into the "freeze" response, a primitive instinct that can reveal a lot about a person’s state of mind. Williams highlights how people don’t just freeze in the face of physical threats but also when their thoughts betray them, such as when they fear being caught in a lie. This notion is further explored through practical advice, such as observing changes in a person’s gesticulations, the direction of their feet, or their sudden stillness during a conversation—each potentially signaling deceit or anxiety.

Williams effectively uses real-life examples, like those from FBI agent Joe Navarro, to illustrate the pacifying behaviors people exhibit under stress. For instance, the book describes how both men and women tend to touch their necks when uncomfortable, whether it’s rubbing the back of the neck, playing with a necklace, or simply covering the area as a form of self-soothing. These small yet telling actions are crucial indicators of discomfort that, once identified, can help in analyzing a persons true feelings.

Another noteworthy aspect is the book’s discussion on eye movements and forced eye contact. Williams explains that while it’s often assumed that liars avoid eye contact, many actually do the opposite—they may stare longer than usual to gauge whether their deception is being believed. This nuanced understanding challenges common misconceptions and provides a more sophisticated approach to reading people’s eyes.

The author also touches on verbal cues, such as the use of contractions in speech, and how these can be telling in distinguishing truth from lies. For instance, a person who says, “I did not do it” instead of “I didn’t do it” may be attempting to emphasize their denial, which could be a red flag.

However, the book isnt just about catching lies or reading deception. It also offers guidance on building better relationships through understanding baseline behaviors, advising readers to approach loved ones with openness and a desire to understand, rather than to attack or accuse. This balanced perspective enriches the book, making it not just a tool for interrogation but also for fostering healthier interpersonal dynamics.

In conclusion, "How To Analyze People: Read People Like a Pro" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art of reading people. Its practical advice, grounded in psychological principles and real-world examples, makes it a compelling read. While some may find the content a bit dense at times, the book’s thorough exploration of body language and human behavior more than compensates for this. It’s a well-rounded guide that earns its four-star rating.

I have found plenty of stellar tips on how to analyze and read people. Starting from psyhological approach and finishing with varios methods of analyzing someone based on his physical and social behavior. I think that the author could pay more attention to body language techniques but on the other hand there are plenty of other books on this topic. Overall the book contains some invalubale techniques to put righ into everyday practice.

It was difficult to read this book. It appears that it wasnt proof read at all. Many sentences made no sense. The wrong word was frequently used. I struggled to read to page 35 before I stopped reading. Too frustrating and disappointing.

The content is good, but there are a lot of mistakes, that should have been caught with proofreading, which made it difficult to read. For example, one place should have the word weave, but was printed as weve. Going back to re-read a section takes away from what is being read.

Great read on how to read people. The book contains a lot of advanced tips on how to understand peoples real intentions and presents various ways to interpret what people really think when they communicate with you. I found it helpful both in my private and professional life.
In addition the book gives a lot of tips on how to spot lies and manipulation. A really useful skill to develop nowdays!

I enjoyed this book more than the other ones of this sort on body language, manipulation and other topics. The writer put together personality techniques, body and mimics reading methods and lie detection. This makes a great methodology if put together correctly. I loved the experiments that the author proposed to perform for self-training. Overall I am positive about this book

This is more an overview pamphlet made of commonly used examples. Any working professional has probably already heard the same information in a corporate training session.