Body Language Analysis No. 3932: Raúl Labrador's Town Hall statement, "Nobody dies because they don't have access to healthcare..." - Nonverbal Communication and Emotional Intelligence Faux Pas - (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

On Friday, less than 24 hours after the "American Health Care Act of 2017" (aka AHCA) bill narrowly passed in the US House of Representatives, Idaho congressman, Raúl Labrador held a Town Hall meeting at Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston.

During that Town Hall meeting, a woman in the audience expressed concern that if the bill becomes a law, that loss of health care, for some people, would result in death.

Congressman Raúl Labrador responded, ".... That line is so indefensible. Nobody dies because they don't have access to healthcare ..."

A truncated version of this meeting containing this exchange is shown in the video above (A longer portion of this same meeting from which this was edited can be viewed here [beginning at 14:15].)

Congressman Raúl Labrador's body language during his response is worthy of closer examination.

Note that when he says,".... That line is so indefensible. Nobody dies because they don't have access to healthcare ...", during this entire statement, his hands are held together in what is called a "Pseudo-prayer" and he additionally moves them, as a unit, up and down in a chopping motion.

This dynamic body language - the "Pseudo-prayer, Hand-chop" is a nonverbal signal which is always displayed by a person who feels they are an alpha to the other person'(s') beta. The believe that they are the person in control, the boss, and that they are the stronger person (literally, metaphorically, legally, politically, etc.).

The Pseudo-prayer, Hand-chop conveys self-righteousness and arrogance - and therefore almost never be used. Moreover, it strongly projects patronizing and condescending emotional tones. It's an example of a body language tell which is a rapport destroyer and thus it's never seen during moments of true coalition building.

When a person displays a Pseudo-prayer, Hand-chop - you can be sure they're mind is made up and they're not going to change it. Furthermore, it's also a signal that their impulse control is wearing thin. It's a nonverbal display which should never be used by a politician.

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See also:

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3931: Marine Le Pen's Default Configuration (and What it Tells Us)

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3929: Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron - Alpha and Beta Flux

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3927: Jimmy Kimmel's Emotional Monologue regarding His Son’s Birth & Heart Disease

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3925: An Expression of Donald Trump's Which He's Making More Often

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3922: Vladimir Putin and Michael Flynn in Moscow

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3896: Did Matthew Perry Really Beat Up Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau?

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3877: Kellyanne Conway re: "Wiretapping" Investigation - Alpha Displays

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3841: Tom Brady's and Roger Goodell's Handshake after Super Bowl LI

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2982: Politicians Should Never Do This If They Want To Be Elected - Hillary Clinton's Body Language Faux Pas



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Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2779: Rep. Vance McAllister Caught on Camera Kissing Staffer - Affection vs. Lust - What their Body Language says (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

U.S. House of Representative, Vance McAllister was recently caught in an embarrassing a potentially career-ending scenario when a video of him embracing and kissing one of his staffers was leaked (Melissa Anne Hixon Peacock). The Louisiana Congressman is not a stranger to controversy as he drew fire earlier this year when he personally invited Willie Robertson (Phil's son) of Duck Dynasty fame to attend the 2014 State of the Union Address. Representative McAllister's office has issued a statement of apology - however to date, no apology has been given by the congressman publicly.

It is impossible to discern any amount of sincerity via a letter drafted on McAllister's (or anyone's) behalf. Apologies, if they are sincere and if they are to be believed must be given directly - in front of a live audience. Apologies must also never be read from a script. Never. This is true whether one is seeking damage control, apologizing from the heart and/or looking for forgiveness.

Note how the positions of the lower half of Peacock's and McAllister's bodies are oriented at ninety degrees. What's more is the Congressman's right foot is pointed away from Peacock. We point our feet, abdomen, torso, face and eyes towards those we love, have affection for and/or respect. This is particularly true when kissing such a person. And while one hip of each is touching, their other hips' are rotated out at right angles. 

This was a kiss and an embrace of lust - and has a very low affection quotient.

See also:

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2643: Is this Hug More Sexual or Affectionate? Student Suspended One Year for Hugging a Teacher

Nonverbal Communication Analysis # 2319:  Dennis Rodman Hugging Kim Jong-un ...  Body Language Tells

Nonverbal Communication Analysis # 2317:  "The Rescuing Hug" -  Body Language of Human Touch & Kangaroo Care

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2649: How a Kiss can Change the World - Body Language of Affection

Nonverbal Communication Analysis # 2:  Body Language of Blake Lively and Penn Badgley  Strongly Suggests an Impending Break-up in Near Future 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2748: Tatia Pilieva's Brilliant Video "First Kiss" - Body Language of Romance and Affection 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2764: Embarrassment, Affection & Flirtation - Mila Kunis & Ashton Kutcher - Kiss Cam Body Language  

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2778: April Fools Prank, Embarrassment and Body Language

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