Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2664: Anchorman 2 Cast on Graham Norton - A Body Language Signal of Embarrassment (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

Graham Norton guests included the cast of "Anchorman 2, The Legend Continues" recently and as usual, his show was hilarious. In this clip, Will Ferrell and Steve Carell role play anchormen and put two of Norton's audience members in some embarrassing spotlights.

Embarrassment has many body language tells - several of which are exampled here. One in particular bears highlighting - the "Forward Head Bob". Three excellent displays of the forward head bob are captured in still images below - however, as with most body language, these are best viewed in the dynamic context of the video (above). The woman named "Kate" feels embarrassed - revealing her previous phobia to eggs. There is often a component of apology with the forward head bob - and some would nuance the emotion as "sheepish".

The head bob may be seen in a single occurrence (e.g. one forward movement), several in a series a few moments apart (of which this is a good example) or multiple times in rapid succession (giving the appearance of a "head bobble doll").

It is not uncommon to see a coexisting "mouth of fear" accompanying the head bob/bobble.

Head bobbing/bobs are an examples of beta, lower confidence and low comfort body language.

What other accompanying signals are also seen in this "Embarrassment Cluster"?

See also:

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2582: Jay Carney Dismisses (and is Embarrassed by) Low Obamacare Enrollment Numbers

Nonverbal Communication Analysis # 2423:  Kirsten Gillibrand regarding Senate Hearing -  What other Body Language Accompanies Blushing

Nonverbal Communication Analysis # 1829:  Dara Torres Interview with Piers Morgan - Embarrassment,  Visual Recall, Sexual Anticipation Lip Biting &  Sincerity Quotients

Nonverbal Communication Analysis # 2159:  Tom Hanks drops the F-bomb on GMA -  Body Language of Fear, Surprise, MAPs and a Bitter Smile

Nonverbal Communication Analysis # 2122:  Eyes White and Wide -  Three Body Language Examples with  Two Different Emotional Causes

Nonverbal Communication Analysis # 2297:  Rooney Mara on Conan O'Brien  Common Body Language Tell  Fear Apology Query Expression-Cluster 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2486:  Katie Holmes on David Letterman and the "Social Etiquette Fear Face" 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2663: Caroline Wozniacki and Rory McIlroy Engaged - A Body Language Sign of Affection

Forward Head Bob at 2:37

 Forward Head Bob at 2:43

Forward Head Bob at 2:52














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Nonverbal Communication Intelligence Quiz # 2118: Princess Kate's Subtle Emotions - What do YOU see?

Maybe you've heard. Princess Kate is at the center of attention. Again. Photographs have been published in a French magazine, Closer and the Irish Daily Star (an Irish tabloid) of her sunbathing topless. Monday morning an Italian magazine Chi says it will publish more - despite a lawsuit by Britain's Royal Family. Closer and Chi both are published by Italian media group, Modadori - which is owned by the former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. What would you be feeling if you were in her shoes? In the above (very recent) image, which emotion is the Duchess of Cambridge's body language displaying? 

What's your Nonverbal I.Q. tellin' you?

A. Anger
B. Pride
C. Guilt
D. Sadness
E. Excitement
F. Happiness
G. Satisfaction
H. Shame
I. Disgust
J. Contempt
K. Amusement
L. Embarrassment
M. Surprise
N. Relief
O. Fear
P. Pleasure

See also:

Analysis # 2117: The People of Libya - Recognizing Subtle Emotions

Analysis # 1515: White House Press Secretary Jay Carney's Numerous Microexpressions and Subtle Displays of Contempt

Analysis # 2111: Mitt Romney on Libya Embassy Killings - Multiple Displays of Contempt

Analysis # 1077: We Remember the People of Hama

Analysis # 83: The Subtle Turn-Away

Analysis # 2115: Prince Harry in Afghanistan - Incredulity & Contempt




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Nonverbal Communication Analysis # 1859: The Prince is Angry at the Queen's Jubilee

Prince William is a good bit unhappy at the moment of this photo. It was taken yesterday at the festivities for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. While Kate is sporting a good social smile, note the Prince's inward lip roll. The "ILR" is a lip configuration wherein the lips are rolled inward and gently bitten/compressed together between one's teeth. It's a strong body language signal of increased anxiety (and a common expression for him). More specifically it is a sign the psyche is trying to control-suppress a more outward display of negative emotions - usually anger.

See also:

Analysis # 377: Inward Lip Roll with a Bitter Smile

Analysis # 1439: Central Forehead Contraction with Inward Lip Roll - Devon Davis & April Davis

Secret 311: Megan Fox's Lips

Analysis # 531: Sarkozy's Mouth Tells Us What He's Feeling

Take note of the Prince's hands as well. They are in tight fists. When there is tension in the mouth and mid-face area, as Wills' so clearly exemplifies, it is extremely commonly mirrored in the hands. Conversely, when the face is joyful and relaxed - so are the hands. The next time you're angry, see what your hands are doing - most likely they will be tense. If care is taken to relax them, it becomes much easier to do the same with your face. 

William's head is turned slight to his right and down-turned - not looking directly at the person(s) of his discontent - thus his eyes are gazing left. We often tend to not look directly at someone we don't like, don't respect or don't believe/trust.

I'm certainly not aware of all possible princely protocol; however it's a safe bet that royal etiquette does NOT include walking in front of one's wife. This is another nonverbal signal of anger, anxiety and not being "in the moment". The Prince is not self-aware. Emily Post wouldn't approve either.

See also:

Analysis # 1139: How NOT to Build Rapport

Analysis # 336: Mitt Romney's Three Emotional Tells

Analysis # 1995: Barack Obama, Social Darwinism ant the Political Point

Analysis # 1446: Tension in Hands - Tension in Mouth

Analysis # 1815: California Governor Jerry Brown's YouTube Address - Taxes, Cuts & State Budget

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