Body Language Analysis No. 4024: Donald Trump Threatens "Fire and Fury" to North Korea - Nonverbal and Emotional Intelligence (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

Shades of October 1962 ... and things are moving quickly.

Earlier today, after a new report from US intelligence agencies said, they believe North Korea has now successfully produced a miniaturized nuclear warhead - such that it can fit inside its ICBMs - Donald Trump made the following declaration:

“North Korea best not make any more threats to the United States. They will be met with fire and fury like the world has never seen. He has been very threatening - ah, beyond a normal state - and as I said, they will be met with fire and fury and, frankly, power, the likes of which this world has never seen before.”

In response, Kim Jong-un is now threatening Guam.

What does Donald Trump's nonverbal behavior in this video tell us?

It's highly unusual for Mr. Trump to have his arms crossed - particularly in such a hand-covered and tighten fashion. It's even rarer for him to do so while he's speaking. Moreover, he's also sitting back, away from the table, against the support of his chair - which is also highly unusual for him. This cluster of behavior is highly beta and a form of self-hugging/self-comforting. It indicates a low level of emotional comfort and lower confidence.

And yet - the President's verbal statement, vocal qualities (paralanguage) and his facial nonverbal displays during this same time are quite extreme and very alpha in nature.

Summary: This is an excellent example of alpha-beta hybrid behavior. Part of President Trump's display is very alpha - while other portions are quite beta. He is trying to be what he considers presidential while weighing the very real ramifications of "fire and fury". This indicates that Donald Trump's threat is very real - and, because his statement was extemporaneous, it carries even more weight. He is strongly and seriously considering a preemptive strike against North Korea in the near future.


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See also:

Body Language Analysis No. 4023: Mike Pence, The 2020 Presidential Race, and Anger

Body Language Analysis No. 4021: Stephen Miller's and Jim Acosta's exchange

Body Language Analysis No. 4019: John Kelly and Donald Trump in the Oval Office

Body Language Analysis No. 4017: Elisabeth Moss, Anthony Rizzo, and a Signal of Sincerity

Body Language Analysis No. 4002: Justin Trudeau Meets His Namesake

Body Language Analysis No. 3989: Peter Sagan Regarding his Disqualification from the Tour de France and Mark Cavendish's Crash

Body Language Analysis 3988: Kim Jong-un, ICBMs, False Joy, and Fake Laughter

Body Language Analysis No. 3965: Manspreading, Madrid, and a Business Faux Pas

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3872: "Fearless Girl" Statue in Manhattan's Financial District


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Body Language Analysis No. 3988: Kim Jong-un, ICBMs, False Joy, and Fake Laughter - Nonverbal and Emotional Intelligence (PHOTOS)

North Korea launched another missile yesterday. While the maximum range of the weapon is a subject of much speculation - there is no debate that the Kim Jong-un now has at least minimal Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) capability. Experts also are debating whether or not his weapons technologists have yet achieved adequate miniaturization of nuclear weapons which would enable them to be carried aloft by these same missiles. Yet, there can be no doubt - their nuclear weapons will get smaller and they'll develop missiles with greater range.

Many have noted the poorly feigned facial expressions of the North Korean people when they're in the presence of Kim Jong-un.

In the image above, notice the government official on the left side of the photo - particularly his lower face. The corners of his mouth are pulled outward and most importantly, down. The soft tissue covering his jaw dramatically calls our attention to this dynamic. His lower lip is significantly protruding - barring his lower teeth. This is classic "mouth of fear" display.

Compare this to the image below - taken in the midst of a crash in the Tour de France on 2 July 2017 (Fortunately no one was seriously injured and all riders were able to return to the race). The mouths' of each man are pulled outward and down. Their lower lips are protruding. Their nostrils are flared. Obviously, no one is acting here. These men are each in a sincere moment of fear.

Now, look at the North Korean general on the right side of the above image. While he's doing a better job at pretending at feeling joy and laughter - his expression is also insincere. His mouth is pulled straight laterally (directly out to each side). This is a very common default expression - one variation of a "social smile".

Summary: Most people are not good actors - not even close. When they feign emotions (many times a day), while they often fool some people - yet they are destroying rapport and relationships with others. Are you being fooled or are you destroying?

Learn to discern and seek sincerity.


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See also:

Body Language Analysis No. 3987: Chris Christie Lies about His Day at The Beach

Body Language Analysis No. 3985: Grief, Pain, and Barometers of Empathy

Body Language Analysis No. 3983: Female Kurdish sniper fighting IS narrowly cheats death

Body Language Analysis No. 3980: Mitch McConnell Delays Health Care Bill Vote

Body Language Analysis No. 3978: Keanu Reeves, Chuck Spadina, Sincerity, and Empathy

Body Language Analysis No. 3965: Manspreading, Madrid, and a Business Faux Pas

Body Language Analysis No. 3941: H.R. McMaster’s Press Conference, Part II — Donald Trump, Russia & Classified Information

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3908: Kim Jong-un's Mask of Insincerity

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3809: Horse Lays His Head On Coffin As He Mourns The Loss Of His Human Best Friend - Cross-Species Body Language & Emotional Intelligence


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