Sunday, May 29, 2016

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3574: Selena Gomez's Body Language Reaction to Fans in Montreal (VIDEO, PHOTOS)






Selena Gomez was taken aback on Thursday during a concert in Montreal. As she broke into the chorus of "Who Says" - members of audience held up signs which read, "We Are". Moreover they also began singing the song in her stead.

It has been reported that Ms. Gomez "teared up" in response - and although this could have certainly occurred (and she did experience significant affection for the audience in this moment, [see below]), she did NOT in fact cry.

The confusion naturally arises due to an assumption, for Selena did rub/touch her (left) eye. Upon seeing or hearing something (a stimulus) we don't quite believe (whether it's good or bad) - an eye rub or touch is a very common nonverbal response. Here, Selena is processing what she is seeing and hearing - but it's also something for which she (at least a portion of her psyche) has a substantial amount of disbelief.

Her emotional brain is still processing that which her senses (and intellect) already knows to be true.
























In the moment below, Selena initiates a "self-hugging" display. She hugs herself as a surrogate for hugging the audience.

























A moment later (below) Selena blushes as she also tucks her head in a chin down, turning and tilting configuration. This head/neck dynamic acts as both an affection and sincerity amplifier to the co-existing self-hugging display.


























See also:

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3573: Angela Merkel, the G7, Destroying Rapport and Body Language

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3565: Adolf Hitler, Jesse Owens, Archie Williams and Body Language

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3571: Donald Trump to Debate Bernie Sanders? What Trump Feels about Bernie 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3538: Barack Obama, David Cameron, Number 10, Brexit and Body Language 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3516: Hillary Clinton, Finger Pointing, Fossil Fuels, Bernie Sanders and Lying 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3506: Jake Gyllenhaal Bombed His Lord of the Rings Audition 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3473: Adele's Tongue, Ellen DeGeneres and Body Language 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3446: Peyton Manning and Tom Brady


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