At 1:43 - 1:44 in the above video, President Obama displays a superb example of a very high confidence nonverbal display - that of the "Self-Righteous Jaw Wiggle" (SRJW). Rarely seen in isolation, it usually is a minor component of the much more common "Self-Righteous Head Wiggle" and/or "Self-Righteous Torso Wiggle".
Note: The original video has, since the original post, been removed from its online source. The image below however, was captured from this video.
Note: The original video has, since the original post, been removed from its online source. The image below however, was captured from this video.
The self-righteous jaw wiggle display involves a side-to-side movement of the mandible which is usually of moderate frequency. This high alpha signal is very often accompanied by a significant definitive verbal statement. It is made by individuals who believe they have power over those to whom they speak. As with all high confidence signals, its over-use will destroy rapport. This is difficult as this body language is essentially 100% subconsciously initiated.
See also:
Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2464: Gen. Martin Dempsey (Chairman U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff) Sen. John McCain and The Self-Righteous Torso Wiggle Body Language on Capitol Hill
Nonverbal Communication Analysis # 2102: The Self-Righteous Head Wiggle and the Conventional Steeple vs.Basketball Steeple
Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2506: Barack Obama, the Self-Righteous Head Wiggle and Retaliation Against Syrian Poison Gas Attack
Nonverbal Communication Analysis # 2398: Self Righteous Head Wiggle, Alpha Behavior & First Drone Flight Off of an Aircraft Carrier
Nonverbal Communication Analysis # 2148: Joe Biden vs. Paul Ryan and the "Self-Righteous Head Wiggle" in the Vice Presidential Debate
Nonverbal Communication Analysis # 2426: Remembering Ronald Reagan, "Mr. Gorbachev, Tear Down This Wall" Body Language at the Brandenburg Gate
Nonverbal Communication Analysis # 1552: The Self-Righteous Head Wiggle & The Buffett Rule
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