| International Standard Book Number |
1250378230
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| International Standard Book Number |
9781250378231
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| Personal Name |
Meyer, Pamela M., author.
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| Title Statement |
How to read the room : the art and science of social observation / Pamela Meyer.
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| Varying Form of Title |
Art and science of social observation.
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| Edition Statement |
First edition.
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| Publisher |
©2026.
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| Publisher |
New York, NY : St. Martin's Press, 2026.
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| Physical Description |
xxvi, 274 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
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| Content Type |
text txt rdacontent.
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| Media Type |
unmediated n rdamedia.
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| Carrier Type |
volume rdacarrier.
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| Bibliography, Etc. Note |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Formatted Contents Note |
Prepare to read the room. The self-awareness toolkit ; Know the room before you enter it: the Triple B method ; Lighten your cognitive load -- The four steps to reading the room. Step 1: read the vibe ; Step 2: look to the body ; Step 3: get them talking ; Step 4: enter through the back door -- Room reading IRL. High-stakes performances ; Workplace navigation ; Intimate moments ; Life-changing decisions -- Conclusion: leave every room better than you found it.
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| Summary, Etc. |
Pamela Meyer's How to Read the Room presents a four-step framework for social observation based on behavioral science, intelligence practices, and real-world examples. It explains how to interpret social cues, identify motives and power dynamics, recognize emotional shifts, distinguish genuine from superficial agreement, and assess engagement in meetings, negotiations, presentations, and personal interactions. The book also addresses body language, communication, emotional awareness, decision-making under pressure, and strategies for increasing social influence without manipulation.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Body language.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Human behavior.
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| Subject Added Entry - Topical Term |
Observation (Psychology)
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| Index Term-Genre/Form |
Self-help publications. lcgft.
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