This report unpacks the reality behind “reading minds” by breaking down the science—and busting the myths—of micro-expressions and body language cues. You’ll get an overview of facial action coding (Ekman’s FACS), the limits of spotting “tells,” and how context shapes meaning. Through case studies from law enforcement, sales, and negotiation, it shows which nonverbal signals hold up under scrutiny and which are oversold, then offers practical tips for ethically tuning into others’ unspoken signals without jumping to false conclusions.