Former FBI Agent Explains How To Read Body Language • Discoverology

Former FBI Agent Explains How To Read Body Language

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Former FBI agent and body language expert Joe Navarro breaks down the various ways we communicate non-verbally. What does it mean when we fold our arms? Why do we interlace our fingers? Can a poker player actually hide their body language?

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