Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3921: Kim Jong-un, North Korea, Alpha Status, and Clapping - Body Language and Emotional Intelligence (PHOTOS)























In public gatherings in North Korea, whenever one claps, they're not only clapping for the DPRK - they are also applauding Kim Jong-un (or perhaps his father, Kim Jong-il and/or grandfather, Kim Il-sung). These events are, of course, highly choreographed.

From a nonverbal perspective, there is, relatively speaking, a direct correlation between the height of one's hands while clapping - and the level of enthusiasm shown. This is nonverbal signal is observed cross-culturally and is nearly Universal.

Yet these images also show an additional layer of meaning - that of the relative alpha-beta status within hierarchical organizations/societies. The masses, who are all lower in the pecking-order, must hold their hands higher as a signal of respect, lest they suffer the consequences - while those individuals who are increasingly alpha are "allowed" to hold their hands lower.

In December of 2013, Kim Jong-un had his uncle, Jang Song-thaek, executed because he "clapped half-heartedly".
























See also:

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3920: Jason Chaffetz and Elijah Cummings - No evidence that Michael Flynn followed the law

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3918: The Image of Kim Jong-un He Most Prefers the World to See - and What It Tells Us 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3916: Marine Le Pen's Anger and The French Election 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3914: Mike Pence's Recent Statement regarding Trump, "He's a Man of His Word"

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3875: Children Interrupt Dad During BBC News interview

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 1010: Rashida Jones - What Makes the Twinkle in Her Eye? 

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

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3496: Hillary Clinton and George W. Bush Hugging at Nancy Reagan's Funeral



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