Hosni Mubarak is seen in here adjusting his cuff. This image was taken at the White House during a Conference on Middle East peace on Sept. 1, 2010. Needless to say this was before Egypt's recent revolution. His cuff-adjust is an example of a Manipulator/Adaptor/Pacifier (MAP). MAPs are signs of increased anxiety. While we don't know exactly what President Obama was saying, we can be sure it caused Mubarak anxiety. More specifically, it's a signal to us that Mubarak's psyche was attempting to "amp-up" alpha behavior and be more assertive.
Interestingly, King Abdullah II of Jordan, seated next to Mubarak has a classic expression of disgust. It would be very valuable if President Obama and his staff have photos and similar videos analyzed for non-verbal cues which may give them a distinct advantage. If not, they should. I wonder if King Abdullah is coached? I doubt it - but he should. All political leaders should. Without it they will give away (and overlook) a gold-mine's worth of information. Body language can certainly be used to a similar dominance in the court room.
Test your skills: What tell is Benjamin Netanyahu showing us?
Test your skills: What tell is Benjamin Netanyahu showing us?
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