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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: What’s in it for me? Master the science of social interaction.
Chapter 2: Control social situations by focusing on your strengths and the people who matter.
Chapter 3: Use your hands, posture and eye contact to make a good first impression.
Chapter 4: Decode people’s feelings by studying their subtle facial expressions.
Chapter 5: Identifying more complex microexpressions can give you even more information.
Chapter 6: Get to know others better by looking out for five major personality traits.
Chapter 7: Use specific types of stories to connect with others.
Chapter 8: Sharing vulnerabilities connects people, and asking for advice is a great way to appear more personable.
Description
Captivate (2017) is your guide to human behavior and social success. Whether you’re trying to connect with others at home, at work or out in the world, Van Edwards set about breaking down the mechanics of how to capture people’s attention and engage in meaningful interaction.
Who Should Listen
- Young people who want to improve their social skills
- Singles looking to become dating pros
- Managers and entrepreneurs who want their employees to do their best