I did not read all the middle two pages, but to be clear, these metrics are often quite fine to use. You use optimal snap decisions. You see a guy; you can generally tell whether he's alpha or beta. If not, you'll know in the first 30 seconds of talking to him.
If you know him for longer, say, 3-5 minutes, you start isolating the various features. You might be able to profile his personality. These things can tell you a lot and let you guide an interaction very successfully, especially if you start doing it intuitively. You can isolate his position on the SMV food-chain, his personality profile, estimated IQ, socioeconomic status, and you know about 80% of his life right there.
You do it consciously so you learn to do it subconsciously; you don't always do that process, because it becomes second nature.
Edit: As far as actual hierarchy goes, about 35% beta, 65% sigma. Always been a loner overall.
If you know him for longer, say, 3-5 minutes, you start isolating the various features. You might be able to profile his personality. These things can tell you a lot and let you guide an interaction very successfully, especially if you start doing it intuitively. You can isolate his position on the SMV food-chain, his personality profile, estimated IQ, socioeconomic status, and you know about 80% of his life right there.
You do it consciously so you learn to do it subconsciously; you don't always do that process, because it becomes second nature.
Edit: As far as actual hierarchy goes, about 35% beta, 65% sigma. Always been a loner overall.