Quotes About Observation

Todos los hombres pueden ver las tácticas, pero lo que nadie puede ver es la estrategia que hace que de estas observaciones evolucione la victoria.

To see the sun and moon is no sign of sharp sight; to hear the noise of thunder is no sign of a quick ear.

Rouse him, and learn the principle of his activity or inactivity.

conceal your dispositions, and you will be safe from the prying of the subtlest spies, from the machinations of the wisest brains.

Si vas a colocar tu ejército en posición de observar al enemigo, atraviesa rápido las montañas y vigílalos desde un valle.

People see what they want to see.

Watch what people do, don't listen to what they say.

If you're not sure if the dog has something or not, don't ask it if it has anything. You may talk the dog into an alert. Let the dog make up its own mind. Leave the area of greatest interest, search other areas or take a break, then bring the dog back in. Try to approach from another direction. Observe what your dog does without cueing from you; sometimes the dog will have no further interest in the area. – Marcia Koenig

When searching for a victim that is out of sight, such as under rubble, water, or in darkness, the handler wants an indication from the dog that is unmistakable, or "bombproof." However, occasionally you'll be on a search where even the best trained dog will do the bombproof alert. This is where close observation of your dog's body language can help you solve the problem. – Marcia Koenig

Open for sun, closed for rain, that's the poor man's weathervane.

Several cast furtive welcoming glances in Jas's direction, pricking her curiosity. Had she not known better, she might have thought they were expecting her. Beela

If you start looking up, they start asking questions.

Once the client is seated, if she starts talking, let her. And pay very close attention. Often, the first things the client tells you are the most significant. If

two LOOKING, LISTENING, AND FEELING: THE MENTAL STATUS EXAM

observations about every client, but to remind yourself that, first of all, a good clinician is a good observer. Behind that statement lies a premise that nothing is irrelevant in understanding a client, especially at the beginning. With each successive meeting you will alter or enhance your understanding of the importance of some aspect of your first observations, but for now your radar should be scanning all the time, picking up the most obvious and the most subtle visual cues.

REMEMBER When writing up your mental status exam, whenever possible, document your observations with the client's own words.

He towered over her as much while seated as he had while standing. Phoebe fastened her seat belt, then gave him a quick glance. Her heart did a one and a half somersault with a half twist at the sight of his profile. He looked good enough to be on a coin.

The sliding doors opened, and a man entered the baggage area. A tall, dark-haired man with incredibly broad shoulders, a cowboy hat and a gaze so penetrating Phoebe knew he could probably tell what color her panties were.

Steven tucked a strand of hair behind Hayley's ear as he laughed at something she said. Pam watched them, wondering if there was something going on, then dismissed the notion. Hayley was married. Steven would never get in the way of that.

Darrelyn had told her to simply observe her children. To listen without judgment. That was her homework for this week. To take her medication, to count to ten before allowing herself to wash her hands and to listen.

Most people when you get up close are not more in focus, but less.

Whatever else you may need to get clarity, you must start with open eyes.

As he spoke, Miss Frumkin looked at her chart, which was directly in front of Dr. Sun, facing him. Reading upside down is one of Miss Frumkin's talents. It has enabled her, over the years, to read many things not intended for her eyes.

The camera makes everyone a tourist in other people's reality, and eventually in one's own.