Is kinesics (the study of body language) like computer programming? Presented to an audience of geeks.

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4. “I try to learn certain areas of computer science exhaustively; then I try to digest that knowledge into a form that is accessible to people who don't have time for such study.” --Donald Knuth

5. Are People Like Programs? Reading body language = reading source code Gesture clusters = classes

6. Gestures Women Use to Express Interest Smoothing/arranging hair Smoothing clothes Looking at their own reflection Slow crossing and uncrossing of legs ...combined with direct eye contact

7. Gestures Men Use to Express Interest “Preening” Smoothing or pushing hair back Straightening of tie Checking fingernails Performing a quick personal inspection ...combined with direct eye contact

8. Common Gestures

9. But seriously... People are systems, too... Our body language can be “read” just like source code!

10. Why Is This Important? Job interviews Meeting with potential clients Relationships (new or current) Even feeling more comfortable talking to others at conferences, like Hackers.

11. Kinesics Resources Rules for accurate reading (important!) http://www.chillibreeze.com/articles/Basics-of-Body-Language.asp “Dictionary” of common gestures: How to Read a Person Like a Book (~$7 at most bookstores)