Body Language Analysis No. 4011: Anthony Scaramucci's First UK Interview - Nonverbal and Emotional Intelligence (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

Some say Anthony Scaramocci is simply acting under Donald Trump's instruction. Other's say that his personality has naturally become more Trump-like (by design) - or even perhaps it's his baseline personality. Which ever the reason, the new White House Communications Director needs a remedial course in body language.

The video above is Mr. Scaramocci's first interview with the BBC (with Journalist Emily Maitlis). There's a myriad of nonverbal tells in this eleven-minute video. The images below capture only those demonstrating the Communication Director's multiple personal space (intimate space) infractions.
 

1:22 - It's offensive to direct a palm towards another person, particularly in such close quarters.

1:56 - Palm-down gestures - especially so close to another person is hyper-alpha signal and universally offensive.

Note also the near-full extension of Scaramucci's arm. The further the arm is extended (elbow, shoulder, and wrist) this amplifies to the overall alpha-tone of the hand gesture.

2:11 - On multiple occasions, Mr. Scaramucci uses an index finger point - which is offensive in every culture on the planet.

2:38 - Another index finger point in intimate space. This has a wag-variation, which adds an element of a patronizing emotional tone.

2:40 - This is an example of touching a person out of context and without permission. This does not build rapport - rather it destroys it.

3:45 - More touching out of social context.

4:32 - Palm-down gesture - hyper alpha and much too close.

5:41 - More touching without permission. Emily Maitlis' mouth is configured in a thinned-lipped manner. Her nostrils are flared. She's angry - and she reflexively crosses her arms across her upper abdomen/lower chest.

5:59 - Repeated index finger pointing - universally offensive.

6:11 - Another touch - this "feels" a bit less offensive because it involves two fingers and is vertical rather than palm-down.

6:13 - Two seconds later, a repeat performance.

6:16 - This palm-finger forward gesture is hyper-aggressive, very offensive, and particularly discouraged when directed at a woman's breasts.

7:08 - More Palm-down touching.

7:33 - A double index-finger point is especially contemptuous. This is a tremendous rapport destroyer and an illustrator which is never recommended.

7:34 - Mr. Scaramucci tells Emily Maitlis she is a bit of an elitist (with a very elitist gesture)

8:11 - Right hand with an index finger point with the left hand in a tight fist. This is not how a gentleman behaves - and, crucially, it's indicative of a significant adrenaline surge. It's dramatically out of proportion to context - and is a profound warning sign.

8:14 - Ungentlemanly redux

8:53 - Yet another palm down infraction

9:02 - May I touch you? (No, you may not!)

9:06 - More is better? (NOT!)

9:16 - Mum always told you not to point.

9:37 - Especially not with both hands ...

11:00 - Additional touching without permission (Ms. Maitlis' mid-back)

11:02 - One last index finger point in intimate space


Summary: Anthony Scaramucci's multiple violations of Emily Maitlis' personal and intimate space is certainly not diplomatic - nor is it consistent with even a rudimentary understanding of body language (particularly ironic given he is the White House Communications Director). This behavior is universally offensive, rapport destroying, and narcissistic.


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Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3380: Adele at the BBC, When Adele was disguised as Jenny - Body Language (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

Adele recently went undercover to compete in an "Adele Impersonator Contest". All the contestants met and mingled before they sang. And when it was her turn - the other women had some nonverbal signs which were rather worthy of a closer look.

This woman was perhaps the first to realize what was happening.

Notice her eyelids are significantly widely opened - together with a relaxed forehead.




What's the significance of her reaching out and touching those next to her?

Another example of widely opened eyelids associated with surprise.

Note her classic "slack jawed" change occurs after the eyelids are opened.

Covering of the mouth (often very rapid) is a significant sign of emotional processing (Although the intellect knows what is happening - the emotional brain is still coming to terms with the fact that "Jenny" is really Adele).
 

Moreover, a very unappreciated phenomenon is that those individuals who, when surprised, frequently cover their mouths - tend to also have a higher sincerity quotient vs. those who less frequently perform this gesture.
 

Rapidly touching one's hands on the side of the face has the same meaning as rapid mouth covering - except if two hands are used - the level of surprise tends to be significantly higher. 






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Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3306: Demi Lovato covers Hozier's "Take Me To Church" in the Live Lounge - Why Do We Close Our Eyes When We're Singing Passionately? - Body Language (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

Why do singers close their eyes? In this incredible rendition of Hozier's "Take Me To Church", we can see Demi Lovato demonstrate this nonverbal behavior throughout most of the song.

Ninety percent of our sensory input is visual. The senses of smell, taste, hearing and touch have to share the left-over ten percent. Moreover, forty percent of the entire mass of the human brain is dedicated to the visual system. So when we close our eyes, a bit less blood, oxygen, nutrients, neurological activity, etc. are channeled to our visual-brain and a bit more of these resources are directed to our other four senses - as well as our cognitive brain and emotional centers.

When we're kissing someone with who we have great affection, we close our eyes. This is not sexual - this is affectionate. It's because we want to drink-in every last drop of the emotion of that moment. Closing our eyes allows us to truly feel the kiss and its accompanying emotions more intensely. The same is true for when we're taste a favorite desert or a sip of wine - we close our eyes. When we smell a flower, the olfactory pleasure is deeper when we close our eyes. And even a sighted person with 20/20 visual acuity will increase their tactile sensitivity at a moment's notice - simply by closing their eyes.

And when a singer sings a song with intensity, they close their eyes because it's a multi-sensory experience. Besides hearing and controlling their own voice more fully and precisely - they feel their own body move and vibrate. This intensely emotional and energetic body language simultaneously facilitates what is a form of both method acting and biofeedback - up regulating their sensory experience and their ability to inject more energy and life into the moment - and go far beyond singing a song. Some would say this is even a form of self-hypnosis. It's difficult not to be pulled into Demi Lovato's emotions as we watch her and listen to her sing.

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