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Copyright © 2014 Louise Blackwood All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America ISBN: 1500674443 ISBN-13: 978-1500674441 Cover design by Louise Blackwood thedeductionguide. tumblr. com | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
CONTENTS | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
PART ONE: AN INTRODUCTION TO DEDUCTION 1 I: To Begin 2 II: The Golden Rules 5 III: Where the Heck Do I Start? 11 IV: The Mind Palace 20 | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
PART TWO: HOW TO READ THE WORLD 25 V: Body Language & Behavior 27 VI: Appearance 48 VI I: Around the House 63 VIII : Online & On Paper 75 X : Helpful Resources ... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
A CKNOWLEDGEMENTS I would like to thank Sherlock Holmes (well, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle), each and every one of the followers of thedeductionguide's tumblr blog (because not only have you shown your love and support, but you have given me so many opportunities to learn and perfect my skills through all of the p... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
The world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance ever observes. Sherlock Holmes | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
Part One An Introduction to Deduction The trick to deduction is to close your mouth and open your eyes. Look in places people do not normally look, and take in as much as possible. | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
I To Begin In order to begin making deductions about your surroundings, you must first realize that the science of deduction is in fact a science of two parts. The first of the two is observation. You must become aware of your surroundings on an intimate level. You must not only see, but obs... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
The second is deduction. Now, before some of you vocabulary nuts start criticizing me, I am aware that the word for the process which I am about to elucidate throughout the course of this book is not in truth entitled deduction, but rather induction. Where deduction is a process of reasoning that beg... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
II The Golden Rules When you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras. This is one of the most important rules of deduction. Go with the most obvious answer to something, and go with what makes the most sense. More likely than not, what is probable is what happens, at least in this universe. Consider gene... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
There is a reason Sherlock Holmes said this line so often. If something does not make sense, it most likely is not the correct answer. For example: it does not make sense that two people in a single living space would share a bed when it is against a wall. There must be another solution, perhaps the person does in ... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
The tells that one person has when lying may be entirely different from the next person's. Some people cross their arms because they are upset, anxious, shy, or something else, and yet for some, it does not mean nearly as much because it is a neutral stance. Perhaps it is just a bit chilly. Try to establish a baseli... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
III Where the Heck Do I Start? Set goals Before we start studying the world around us, we need to understand just where to look and what to look for. Nobody is able to tell off the bat another person's entire life story, and so you must allow yourself to make small steps. In the beginning, set a simple, smal... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
as well. ) Picture in your mind the walls and furniture in this room. Once you have a perfect image in your head, and can navigate through it, add some of the other important features such as your lamp, computer, and so on. Continue envisioning all of the details until you have a complete rendering of your room. This... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
I often find myself reading everything in the room around me: signs on the walls, labels, charts, sticky notes, book titles. It is often highly informative when making deductions. There are many resources out there dedicated to increasing the speed of your reading, and I have included an article in the “Recommended Ma... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
Filter out the junk (ask the right questions) Do not spend your time obsessing over every speck of dust and every imperfection in a brick wall. That will get you nowhere. Look for things that are unusual and stick out. If you are in a place you know very well, it is easier to notice the things that are out of the or... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
IV The Mind Palace The mind palace is an ancient Greek tool for storing memories and information. It is a mnemonic filing system over two thousand years old. It is also known as the “method of loci”, which is a way to store information using visual and spatial memory. It can help you remember what you need ... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
palaces, each with its own purpose. Some people designate a room or a discrete section of their mind palace (such as a single building in a large city for a city-sized palace), for a specific topic, and then it becomes one huge filing system. Again, it's all about what works for you and you alone. Your mind palace (o... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
V Body Language & Behavior Body language is a science of understanding human behavior. It presents many variables, and differs from culture to culture, and person to person. Be wary of people and their differences. Understand that context is also necessary. In one situation, a woman playing with hair may ... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
make deductions, including a person's house or their wallet. Before you begin reading someone's body language, establish what is called a “baseline behavior”. Look for patterns, such as common gestures when you know this person is nervous, and you will be able to see this nervousness in the future. The better you kno... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
and rural West Virginia, or the differences in manners between the United States and Japan. Be aware of these differences whenever making deductions. GENERAL BODY LANGUAGE & BEHAVIOR Pacifying behaviors are used when someone is uncomfortable or feels threatened, and is attempting to calm themselves down. For ex... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
If a person gets defensive when a particular character trait of theirs is questioned, such as their open-mindedness, it is a trait they pride themselves on highly. Liberals tend to be more extraverted and expressive, and often smile more. They are generally higher on openness (Big Five trait). Conservatives tend... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
(do they speak quietly or loudly), inflections upon certain words, and so on. Extraverted people tend to use language that avoids negative emotion. They also tend to make distinctions through the use of exclusive words, such as but, without, and except. People high on the trait openness use less first-person sin... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
EYES Pupil size can be an indicator of interest. If the pupils are dilated (eyes attempting to obtain more light), they are interested or attracted. Although, do consider the lighting of the environment. In a dimly lit room, everyone's pupils will be somewhat dilated to compensate for the darkness. Blinking r... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
confident or pleased. A downward direction implies secret or negative feelings. A situation in which this may be useful is at a poker table. TORSO The torso is the house for all of the vital organs, and the brain will do what it must to ensure this area is protected if it senses danger. People lean in towards ... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
arms are serving as the shield to the torso, and the hands are given something to do. Crossing one's arms can also be seen as an attempt to block the torso. A pose that is more common in women is holding an elbow with the opposite hand. (See below for more explanation. ) Carrying books, bag, or purse in fron... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
According to ex-FBI agent Joe Navarro in his book “What Every BODY Is Saying”, the feet are the most honest part of the body. Humans are trained beginning at a young age to be able to lie and even to manipulate their body language, and taught to keep a smile on their face regardless of whether or not they are happy.... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
heel on the ground, toes pointing upward (especially a sudden movement, as in upon hearing good news) a “bounce” in the step If someone is talking or telling a story and stands up on the balls of their feet during certain words, they are putting unconscious emphasis on those words, and are genuinely excited... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
is sliding her foot in and out of her shoe, it is certainly a sign of sexual desire and interest (the symbolism here is probably obvious). | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
VI Appearance GENERAL APPE ARANCE When someone is sad or ill, one of the first things to drop is their level of care in hygiene. Think of someone who's stuck at home with the flu or recovering from a bad break up: the last thing they want to do in these situations is brush their hair or dress up nicely. ... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
A person who smiles with all of their (straight) teeth and much of their upper gum visible is likely to have had braces. HANDS Look for scratches, scabs, or scars on a person's hands. Their dominant hand will likely have more imperfections than their non-dominant hand, because their dominant hand is often subjec... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
Tan lines are good hints about a person's general habits. Someone with strong tan lines spends time outside and wears similar clothing each day that they spend outside. Common suspects for the famous farmer's tan include ball players, manual laborers, and, of course, farmers. But tan lines can involve any part of ... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
these descriptors may indicate. You may be able to tell if your subject owns a dog or a cat by looking at the clothes they are wearing. If there is hair on their shirt, it is more likely a cat than a dog. A cat will often sit on their lap or crawl in that area when they are sitting down. Of course, it could also b... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
to see the contents of their device, such as the apps they have on their first page (may tell you their priorities), whether they have their phone on 12 or 24 hour time (can tell you possible military experience or country of origin), the languages on their keyboard (especially with i Phone), etc. An app such as a m... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
Note the kinds of store cards a person may have on their key ring. Nowadays, many people elect to use a phone number at the store in place of a store card, but some people still carry around cards. Key chains are good indicators of what a person values or treasures (such is the case of my music key chain). Keys a... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
Notice if a person who wears a watch still reaches into their pocket to glance at their phone for the time. Perhaps they obtained that watch recently, or are more used to a digital clock than an analog, if it's an analog watch. PERSONAL BELONGINGS: WALLETS I must advise against snooping through someone's wallet,... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
“The Study in Pink”, when Sherlock uses a woman's umbrella in combination with her coat to determine where she came from. In that case, the umbrella was dry and unused, but the coat was soaked. That must mean that it was highly windy, much too strong for the use of an umbrella. | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
VII Around the House Realize that a person's house is the window to their lifestyle, especially their bedroom. If you have gotten into their house, you will be able to tell a lot about them, and most of the signs they take for granted. People do not think about a lot of the things that are the same each day... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
in their desk drawers. Look for signs constantly. Lighters lying around? Likely a smoker. Mug with the handle to the left? Potentially left-handed (but look for other evidence to support this... and read below). Look at their medicine cabinet (bathroom breaks are great for snooping). Do they have glasses or glas... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
conscientiousness. When attempting to gauge someone's conscientiousness, be aware that sometimes a person may seem organized, and have implemented a system of organization such as a filing system for CDs, complete with labels. Look deeper to ensure whether or not they keep up with this system. Perhaps they spent an... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
Realize that there are two kinds of tidy: a space that is regularly cleaned and organized, and a space that is not used often enough to need cleaning. Keep in mind that many of these suggestions can also be applied to photographs. | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
KITCHEN A kitchen cabinet, refrigerator, grocery bag, or shopping cart can be a tremendous piece of insight into a person's health and lifestyle. Notice any gluten-or lactose-free products? Any low-fat or other products that may suggest he or she is on a diet? Are there any foreign foods? Do they go for expensive br... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
A person's computer keyboard can tell you quite a bit. How worn the keys are collectively can tell you how long they've had it. Different countries have different keyboards (for example, instead of QWERTY, it would be AZERTY in French). Certain languages also use certain keys infrequently (for example, the letter K... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
for calculating height from stride length, but it is too inexact a science. The same applies to foot size. IN THE CAR It is possible to tell if someone just arrived at a location by listening closely to their car. If you can hear crackling noises, the passenger(s) must have arrived within minutes ago. The crac... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
VIII Online & On Paper You can tell if someone is American or British English by the way they spell certain words. For example, -or vs. -our (favorite vs. favourite), -ize/-yze vs. -ise/-yse (analyze vs. analyse), gray vs. grey, etc. Also, there are differences in slang and some other common phrases (... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
ON THE INTERNET Suppose you're chatting with someone online (in an unprofessional setting in this case) who invariably types without proper capitalization, and all of a sudden the first words of each sentence are capitalized, they are likely on their smartphone which auto-capitalizes their sentences. When detecting... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
Text printed with a laser printer will appear much more smooth and crisp. Text printed on a 9-pin dot-matrix printer will appear as a bunch of large dots. Text printed with a 24-pin dot-matrix printer will appear more smooth than a 9-pin, with smaller dots closer together. Photocopies are similar in appearance ... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
inconsistencies in letters sizes, spacing, and so on. The letters may look as though they have been drawn instead of written. Any mistakes will have been carefully corrected or redrawn, and if there are multiple forged signatures, they will look nearly identical (whereas in reality a person's signature will never loo... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
English-speaking countries that use the type A outlet: United States of America, and Canada. If I see a type A outlet in conjunction with other evidence, such as a bookshelf with books written in English of topics such as the Civil War or Barack Obama, or a product that is only sold in the US (Google may be rather hel... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
IX Helpful Resources P hotos, charts, maps, and other information that you may find relevant, including a bibliography and extensive list of recommended material for further research. | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
AN INTRODUCTION TO GRAPHOLOGY Images and descriptions in this section have been quoted directly from Handwriting University International's “Handwriting Analysis Quick Reference Guide for Beginners” by Bart A. Bagget (see bibliography). I have selected just a small handful of examples of this guide, to introduc... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
EGO STRENGTH Shown by the size of the capital letters. Capitals 4-5 times the middle zone indicate a writer with an inflated importance of himself (ego). Likewise, capitals within the middle zone indicate weak ego strength, thus affecting self-esteem. ENTHUSIASM An unusually long stroke that makes the cross bar of... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
PERFECTIONISM The baseline will be straight and even. This handwriting is that of a person who spends time putting everything in its place and reviews work trying to make it precise. SELF RELIANCE & LEADERSHIP Revealed by an underline below one's signature. This person possesses strong leadership qualities, reli... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
The slant of the handwriting can indicate one's emotional openness. MICROEXPRESSIONS A microexpression is a brief, involuntary facial expression that reflects one of seven universal emotions: happiness, sadness, anger, fear, contempt, disgust, and surprise. They can occur as quickly as 1/25th of a second, and a... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
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LEFT-SIDE TRAFFIC Europe: Great Britain and dependencies (Channel Islands, Isle of Man), Cyprus, Ireland, Malta. Oceania: Australia and dependencies, Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, New Zealand, Nauru, Niue, Norfolk Island, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn Islands, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu. Americas... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
BIBLIOGRAPHY Allen, Jori. “A Guide to Deduction: Deducing Down to a Science. ” Google Document. Baggett, Bart A. “Handwriting Analysis Quick Reference Guide for Beginners. ” Handwriting University International. http://www. high-tech-old-chool. com/upload/handwriting%20quickreferenceguidegc. pdf Coo... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
Cherry, Kendra. “Understanding Body Language. ” http://psychologyabout. com/od/nonverbalcommunication/ss/understanding-body-language. htm “Dimensions of Body Language. ” Westside Toastmasters, For Public Speaking and Leadership Education. http://westsidetoastmasters. com/resources/book_of_body_language/toc. html... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
Bernays, Paul, dir. How Sherlock Changed the World. PBS. 16 December 2013. Television documentary. Konnikova, Maria. Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes. New York: Viking, 2013. Print. RESOURCES FOR SPECIFIC TOPICS “ Electric Power Around The World. ” Global Electric and Phone Directory. ht... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
X A Few Final Words I hope that your journey for knowledge does not end here, and that this book has taught or reaffirmed to you the importance of being aware of your surroundings, and understanding people. Not only is deduction a great party trick (because come on, let's face it, that's one of the reasons y... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
rather than pleasure - thus, most likely multiple children. It is also more common in Hispanic families with children for objects to be casually decorated with stickers and the like. Last, it's statistically more likely that, because of the construction and the hour of the day, they were trying to get to the same st... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Louise Blackwood is the founder of The Deduction Guide, a blog she runs with Grant Sparks. She is an orchestral percussionist and composer by trade. In her free time, she enjoys hiking and traveling, listening to Sergei Rachmaninoff, devil-sticking, drinking tea, and eating bagels. thededuc... | The Deduction Guide PDFDrive .pdf |
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