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Podcast: Alan Weiss's The Uncomfortable Truth®
Episode: Body Language
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There are myriad claims on social media that are justified by the author observing (or being a self-proclaimed expert in) "body language." I have always thought this was ridiculous, sort of a faux psychological claim of expertise. Of course, the French have long studied graphology (handwriting) to determine behavioral traits (hard in a world forsaking cursive), and scapulimancy, the study of old, burned animal shoulder bones, has been used by various cultures to contact the gods.
"Body language" is a similar myth. You don't believe me, here's what Psychology Today has to say about it:
"Every day, we...