Last week John Boehner was elected by his republican colleagues for his third term as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. One of the most powerful members of the U.S. government and second in line for presidential succession (behind only Vice President Joe Biden) - the Ohio republican is shown in this image kissing the former Speaker, Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) after he once again received the ceremonial Speaker's gavel.
From a body language perspective, the expression on Ms. Pelosi's face is almost a caricature. This is a classic nonverbal moment having elements of both contempt and disgust present.
See also:
Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3067: George & Amal (Alamuddin) Clooney at the Golden Globe Awards - Two Types of Sincere Smiles
Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2610: Nancy Pelosi Body Language Tells Us She Fears for Obamacare's Demise
Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2442: Nancy Pelosi's Subtle Contempt Display Body Language Regarding "Who Cares?" Retort
Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2559: John Boehner's Body Language - Microexpression of Contempt vs. Facial Tic
Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2318: John Boehner at Rosa Parks Statue Unveiling A Body Language Signal of Squelching Tears
Dating & Romance Body Language Secret No. 363: Simon Cowell, Kissing and Lack of Affection
Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 1855: Sincere Kisses & Closed Eyes
Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2748: Tatia Pilieva's Brilliant Video "First Kiss" - Body Language of Romance and Affection
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