A must-read for anyone interested in the art of intuitively knowing what others feel. – Haemin Sunim, author of "The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down" and "Love for Imperfect Things"

A beautiful addition to your home and life. – Chris Evans, Breakfast Show

Nunchi (noon-chee): the art of measuring with the eyes. The subtle art of assessing the thoughts and feelings of others to build trust, harmony, and connection.

Why did he get that promotion? Why does the party only start when he arrives? And why do they always catch the bartender's attention? It seems they're all experts in the art of nunchi, even if they don't know it. Nunchi is the guiding principle of Korean life, but it can be used by anyone: it is the art of reading a room, understanding what others are thinking and feeling, and leveraging that to move ahead.

Korean parents believe that teaching their children nunchi is as important as teaching them how to cross the street safely. With good nunchi, it feels like the world is on your side. Without it, you can be blindsided by things you didn't see coming.

If you're thinking "not another Eastern phenomenon, Marie Kondo made me throw out half my clothes," don't worry: it's not a fad. Koreans have been using nunchi to overcome obstacles for over 5000 years. The good news is that anyone can cultivate their nunchi, immediately: all you need are your eyes and ears. In everything from finding love to succeeding at work, improving your nunchi will help you open doors you didn't know were there.

Improve your nunchi, improve your life.

"Incredibly insightful, funny, and filled with astonishing insights on every page." – Amy Chua, author of "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother"

"Beautifully written and full of actionable advice... You truly feel like you have a superpower!" – Héctor García, co-author of "Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life"

"Nunchi is the Korean superpower you need now." – Evening Standard

"We could all benefit from practicing the ancient art of nunchi." – The Times

Pages: 240, Dimensions: 13.4x13.4cm