Monday, September 12, 2016

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3690: Stan Wawrinka beats Novak Djokovic to win US Open - Body Language & Emotional Intelligence (VIDEO, PHOTOS)





Stan Wawrinka beat Novak Djokovic to win his first US Open on Sunday. As he recounts, Wawrinka began using the gesture shown below a few years ago when he also beat Djokovic - but in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open.

From a body language perspective (depending on the other nonverbal signs with which it is clustered) this is a variety of an "Emblem" - although in some scenarios it may be an "Illustrator" or a "MAP" (Manipulator, Adaptor, Pacifier).

When pointing at one's temple simultaneously while looking at another person after a particularly good play, point, performance, etc., (usually for somewhat of a prolonged duration in a stare or modified stare), this nonverbal cluster functions as form of a "game face" for intimidation. Somewhat overlapping with this, it can also mean, "I've got you figured out" or "I'm smarter than you".

Yet when the same nonverbal sign is used while looking instead at the audience, this same emblem then primarily indicates a strong mental focus or mental strength.

In either scenario it also acts as positive feedback loop serving to amplify the positive feelings and reinforce the memory, thus making it more likely for its user to emotionally, mentally and physically re-create the experience in the future.






















See also:

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3689: Times Square Kiss on V-J Day

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3687: Katy Perry Surprises Fan-Survivor of Orlando Nightclub Shooting on Ellen 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3684: Barack Obama's and Vladimir Putin's "Stare-Down" at the G20

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3683: Milo Yiannopoulos believes trolling is his way of "Doing God's work" 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3678: Donald Trump's Trip to Mexico

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3659: Ryan Lochte's "Today Show" Interview regarding Alleged Rio Robbery 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3651: Micheal Phelps, Chad le Clos and the Power of the "Game Face" 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2313: Elisa Lam Video in Elevator at Cecil Hotel - What Her Body Language Tells Us


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