Non-verbal Ninja Gifts

"He never says much, but actions do speak a louder than words."

Body Language - Hiss!

"Bah, I could've written a better dénouement in my sleep."

That party went well.

A mime and his pet parrot talk to one another.

Geeky looking guy looks at incomprehensible mathematical problem: 'And this equation proves beyond doubt that I have wasted my life.'

Book Thief in True Crime Department

'When you approach a customer, don't have your hands in your pockets.'

Messrs Wink, Nod and Nudge write book on unspoken communication.

"I know you're angry when you cross your arms."

Mime on invisible phone in restaurant.

"Better than Chekhov"

'You know, sometimes I think we don't even speak the same body language.'

"We're looking for fresh, exciting, independent voices which are very similar to those of our existing bestsellers."

"Your book is a masterpiece, but, unfortunately, we're rather picky."

'I've decided to narrate my own like in the third person today', he said - 'Oh, God. Not this again', she uttered plaintively. - 'Shut. Up.', she bellowed threatiningly at the fleeing man.

"Would passengers sitting in the Quiet Zone please...Shut the F**K UP!"

The Theatre of Mime.

'My ballet training comes in handy when I don't want the baby to wake up.'

"He said absolutely, positively, read my lips - NO! Unless I'm reading him wrong, I'd say he's definitely warming up to the idea."

"As a successful negotiator I am well aware of the subtleties of non-verbal communication. This is my discreet way of telling the boss that I want a raise!"

"Today's alpha-lesson is 'become a vapor.' Wherever you are, be it a broom closet or a baseball stadium, carry yourself as if your body fills the entire room. Greet people with your arms out wide. Have a wide stance. A booming laugh. A wide open smile. Becoming a vapor is the best and most legal way to mark your territory."

"I bet you're glad you got out of politics to spend more time with your family."

Information War

"If your facial expression would normally convey sarcasm, blink twice."

"Hopefully my body language tells you all you need to know."

'He communicates his mood through his shoes.'

I just invented the past tense and the present tense! Oh, did you, now?

Black belts in the ancient art of avoidance

"Check it out. I'm exploring the fine line between a look of intense concentration and my usual resting dumb face."

Marriage counselor to the mimes: 'Let me know if I'm close- you're sad, 'cause she feels trapped in this marriage...?'

'Of course, there'll only ever be a market for seven original stories.'

Electronics. It's a great idea, but nobody makes campaign-canceling headphones.

'Are you giving me the silent treatment? I can't tell.'

Body language consultant