Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3806: The Bachelor Nick Viall Awkwardly Reunites with Ex-Girlfriends Andi Dorfman and Kaitlyn Bristowe on Jimmy Kimmel - Body Language and Emotional Intelligence (VIDEO, PHOTO)





Nick Viall was a contestant on the Show The Bachelorette during seasons 10 and 11. He also has the distinction of being was dumped by both Andi Dorfman and Kaitlyn Bristowe on TV. The three recently had a reunion of sorts on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

There were many body language moments of interest captured in the above video -  and one of the more illustrative displays is highlighted here.























Note Mr. Viall's left leg is crossed over his right. This specific leg crossing configuration is known as a "Figure 4" (sometimes referred to as an "American Figure 4"). In this context it exemplifies classic nonverbal blocking behavior (If he had Crossed his legs in the opposite direction [toward the others], it would have still projected low emotional comfort - but it would have been less in magnitude).

The position of Viall's hands is a seated "Fig Leaf" analog - which is further evidence of strong blocking and protective behavior.

Another demonstrative nonverbal set of signals is the leaning away of Nick Viall's torso, head and neck. This distancing behavior is strong evidence of his emotional discomfort in this context with his former girlfriends, Andi Dorfman and Kaitlyn Bristowe.

See also:

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3805: Mariah Carey's New Year's Eve Lip Sync Fail On Live TV

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3803: A Common Gesture of Donald Trump's - Variation on Alpha-Beta Hybrids

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3801: Marion Cotillard, Lip Syncing and Honest Anxiety

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3789: Felicity Jones, Jyn Erso and Tattoos

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3769: Fidel Castro and Nikita Khrushchev

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3710: Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte Compares Himself With Hitler

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

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

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