Nonverbal Communication Ninja Mugs

"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."

"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.

"I'm fascinated by body language."

Book Thief in True Crime Department

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

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

"Better than Chekhov"

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

"Don't yell in the restaurant. Use your texting voice."

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

Body Language - Hiss!

"His tail has stopped wagging."

"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.

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

Information War

"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!"

The Theatre of Mime.

"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."

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

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

'He communicates his mood through his shoes.'

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

Thanksgiving Signals

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.'

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

"Aren't you aware that 97% of communication is non verbal?"

"I like to stay positive."