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We all wear emotional blinders: keeping society moving smoothly depends on it. But when you absolutely must rely on another person, you have to be able to assess them objectively. Red Flags will train you to spot deceptive or dangerous people.

Learn how to:
- Avoid selective attention
- Observe people over time (bad guys rely on first impressions)
- Ask questions: most people's favorite topic is themselves
- Cybersleuth to verify information and track down inconsistencies

If you want to know whether a potential boyfriend is trustworthy, are hiring employees, selecting a child care worker, or have partners in business, you need RED FLAGS.

ISBN-13: 9781250091710

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: St. Martin's Publishing Group

Publication Date: 05-17-2016

Pages: 320

Product Dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.72(d)

Wendy L. Patrick is a deputy district attorney and team leader in the Sex Crimes and Stalking Division of the San Diego County District Attorney's Office. She serves as co-chair of both the Statewide California District Attorneys Association Sexually Violent Predator Committee and the Human Trafficking Committee. Patrick is the co-author of the revised edition of Reading People.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix

Preface xi

Introduction: Why Bad Looks Good 1

Reading Red FLAGs: Four Ways to Separate the Dangerous from the Desirable 24

1 The Optics of Illusion: The Power of Attraction 51

2 Follow the Leader: The Attraction of Power 68

3 Perceiving is Believing: The Comfort of Credibility 82

4 Suddenly Smitten: The Pleasure of Positive Attention 100

5 The Not-So-Secret Admirer: The Allure of Affirmation 121

6 Born to Bond: The Seduction of Similarity 140

7 The Ax Murderer Next Door: Familiarity Breeds Contentment 157

8 Craving Excitement: The Call of the Wild 171

9 Forbidden Fruit: The Temptation of Taboo 190

10 Seeking the Wolf: When Dangerous Is Desirable 206

Green Lights: When Appearances are Reality 218

Reaching a Verdict: A Life Well Perceived 235

Endnotes 239

Bibliography 273

Index 291