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Do you wish you knew exactly what to say in awkward social situations? Want a formula for charisma? Understanding human behavior is key. As a human behavior investigator, Vanessa Van Edwards studies the hidden forces that drive our interactions and has cracked the code. She shares valuable shortcuts, systems, and behavior hacks for mastering social situations at work, home, and beyond. This isn't about the people skills learned in school; it's a comprehensive, science-backed manual on human behavior that offers a new approach to building connections. Just like mastering formulas in chemistry or programming languages, the hacks provided offer simple solutions for navigating social dynamics. For instance, the Social Game Plan reveals how to work a room effectively, while the 7 Microexpressions teach you to speed-read universal facial expressions to predict emotions. Additionally, Conversation Sparks show how certain words can generate dopamine, enhancing conversations. By understanding human behavior, you can improve your interpersonal intelligence, make a strong first impression, and build rapport quickly and authentically in any situation—be it negotiations, interviews, or social gatherings. Your interactions will never be the same.