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Body language at once simpler and more powerful than you would believe. There is a book called Kinesthetics: Subtle and Gross Movements of the Limbs, Bony Thorax, and Tunica Dartos by Professor L. Worley Peasemoulder-Guntfuttocks that is a good primer for this.
For example, on page 126 the good Professor describes a technique for getting discounts from a mid twenties, brunette barista at Starbucks:
"Take seven deep breaths, and relax the cremaster muscle. Place the left humerus in external rotation, angling the anterior surface of the palm slightly to face her forehead. Adduct the right deltoid, and place the anterior surface of the right hand gently on the appropriate mastoid process. Then, place the left lateral malleolus directly atop the right tibial tuberosity. The plantar surface of the left foot should be precisely parallel with the mid-Sagittal plane. Sway in a circular, counter-clockwise direction, with a rotational velocity no greater than 0.4 m/s and a radius no greater than 0.21 meters. No vocal communication is warranted.
Mastering this very subtle bit of body language will allow the customer to receive between a 10% and 30% discount on his coffee purchase, equating to an amount no greater than one drip coffee of the day for free every week."
It really is that simple.
The other techniques in the book are equally powerful, negating the need for a personality, hygiene, or interesting conversation. I didn't believe it, but since buying the Professor's book, I have become a fervent believer in proper use and carriage of my Dartos Tunic, and the proper maintenance of my cremaster muscle. My life has been changed for the better, and I think yours will be, too.
Seriously - I think all of you should purchase this book.
For example, on page 126 the good Professor describes a technique for getting discounts from a mid twenties, brunette barista at Starbucks:
"Take seven deep breaths, and relax the cremaster muscle. Place the left humerus in external rotation, angling the anterior surface of the palm slightly to face her forehead. Adduct the right deltoid, and place the anterior surface of the right hand gently on the appropriate mastoid process. Then, place the left lateral malleolus directly atop the right tibial tuberosity. The plantar surface of the left foot should be precisely parallel with the mid-Sagittal plane. Sway in a circular, counter-clockwise direction, with a rotational velocity no greater than 0.4 m/s and a radius no greater than 0.21 meters. No vocal communication is warranted.
Mastering this very subtle bit of body language will allow the customer to receive between a 10% and 30% discount on his coffee purchase, equating to an amount no greater than one drip coffee of the day for free every week."
It really is that simple.
The other techniques in the book are equally powerful, negating the need for a personality, hygiene, or interesting conversation. I didn't believe it, but since buying the Professor's book, I have become a fervent believer in proper use and carriage of my Dartos Tunic, and the proper maintenance of my cremaster muscle. My life has been changed for the better, and I think yours will be, too.
Seriously - I think all of you should purchase this book.