Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3668: Donald Trump, Nigel Farage and The Brexit - Body Language and Emotional Intelligence (VIDEOS, PHOTOS)

Yesterday Donald Trump introduced the UK's Brexit leader during a campaign event in Jackson, Mississippi. Nigel Farage is now Stumping for Trump.

It's always a major body language faux pas when the person whom you're introducing is approaching the lectern 180 degrees from where you think.

It also is bad form to have a microphone positioned such that it obstruct a large portion of your guest's face.




Nigel Farage was a guest on Good Morning Britain the day after the Brexit vote (24 June 2016). On that occasion Piers Morgan compared Mr. Farage to Donald Trump and asked Farage if he'd be speaking with Trump on his visit to Scotland. Mr. Farage then proceeded to distance himself both verbally and nonverbally from the American candidate.

 Note Farage during 1:06 as he pulls his head, neck and torso backwards in his chair and moves his hands beneath the desk. Farage also taps his right ankle in an anxiety display during 1:07 - 1:09. This combined behavior of whole body withdraw, hand-hiding and ankle-tapping is a strong body language cluster indicating that Nigel Farage does not at all want to be compared with Donald Trump.

The image immediately above was captured during 1:18. Here we see Farage's right eyebrow raised in incredulity at being compared with Donald Trump.

Mr. Farage then displays incredulous laughter with overt facial blushing as he says, "I've been compared to many things over the years, but not Donald Trump as yet, but thanks - thank you for that - It's a bit early in the day for that sort of thing ..." 

Summary: On 24 June 2016, Nigel Farage distanced himself from and resented being compared to Donald Trump ... and yet in the ensuing weeks something has changed Farage's forebrain.


See also:

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3664: Benjamin Netanyahu, Viktor Yanukovych and Vladimir Putin 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3650: Donald Trump: "Although the Second Amendment people maybe there is, I dunno" - Veiled Threats & Body Language Tells

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3634: Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, the Democratic National Convention and Emails

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3592: Gary Johnson, The Libertarian Party and Beta Body Language

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3565: Adolf Hitler, Jesse Owens, Archie Williams and Body Language

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3525: Kristen Bell Slaps a Reporter On "The Boss" Red Carpet (This was a PR Stunt)

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3492: Maria Sharapova Admits Failed Drug Test

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3465: Hillary Clinton's Dominant Spider

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Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3604: Nigel Farage, Jean-Claude Juncker, The Brexit and "Why Are You Here?" - Body Language (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

Earlier today Nigel Farage, the leader of the far-right UK Independence Party (UKIP) asked for free trade with the EU while in the same breath insulting its leadership (e.g., "I know that virtually none of you have ever done a proper job in your lives or worked in business or worked in trade or indeed ever created a job. But listen, just listen ...").

During his retort to Farage, Jean-Claude Juncker, the President of the European Commission (and former PM of Luxembourg), replied, "That's the last time you are applauding here," as well as, "You were fighting for the exit, the British people voted in favor of the exit. Why are you here?"

Perhaps the two men did not fully anticipate the upcoming exchange or their emotional crescendos'. Or maybe they are very good friends - almost like family - but as with some families, fallout is just around the corner. For in the video above (before the session began) and captured in these still images, we see the them embracing. Moreover Juncker even cradles Farage's head and whispers in his ear. While some may site this as a manner to speak to him semi-privately in what is a crowded and noisy environment - it's also very much an encroachment into his personal space (more specifically, his intimate space).

In addition Juncker is exhibiting full palmar contact with both hands (although Farage's right hand in the above image appears to be somewhat cupped - thus touching, but not fully, Mr. Juncker). Despite the sharp verbal exchange which is soon to follow, this nonverbal behavior is indicative of more than just protocol, practicality or politeness - it's a strong signal of significant affection - particularly of Mr. Junker for Mr. Farage).

This was either a ruse (the two men are much closer than it would otherwise appear) or it's the fracturing of a friendship.

See also:

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3603: David Cameron's Resignation, The Brexit and Beta Body Language

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3595: LeBron James, Disbelief and Emotional Processing

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3584: Brock Turner's Mugshot, Duping Delight and Body Language

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3572: Bernie Sanders on Jimmy Kimmel - regarding Donald Trump Debate

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3512: Emilia Clarke, "Me Before You" and Body Language 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3477: Henry Cavill Asks Children - Batman or Superman? 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3454: Donald Trump - Buying the Farm after 2nd Place Finish in Iowa Caucuses

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

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