Bridging Practical Theory and Techniques: Evaluating Patrick’s ‘The Science of Reading People’ through Cognitive Framework

Abstract

This research abstract focuses on the role of Non-verbal communication in human interaction. It examines how the facial- gestures, body language and environment contribute in understanding human communication and behavior. By drawing from the cognitive and social psychological behavior, it states the importance of Non-verbal communication and how people wrongly stated it through the Verbal communication. The observer employs a qualitative approach using questionnaires and surveys incorporating social interactions, cognition load and stress, Perception and Interpretation, Cognition bias and judgement, Non-verbal communication. This research reveals how people convey intentions and emotions through posture, microexpressions and gestures. It also states that Non-verbal cues are vital than verbal communication offering insights into true feelings that may not be articulated. This paper also supports the previous research that suggests that much of human communication is Non-verbal and they are more accurate. The Non-verbal can also be influenced by several factors such as individual bias, situations and cultural differences. This paper concludes by underlining the importance of developing skills like EI to read and respond to non-verbal signals both in personal and professional environments.