Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3182: DeflateGate & Tom Brady's 1st Interview after the Wells Report - Body Language Tells (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

On Thursday, sportscaster and journalist Jim Gray interviewed Tom Brady at Salem State University. It was the New England Quarterback's first interview since the Wells Report was released on Tuesday (6 May 2015). While the Patriots' QB did not address specific issues regarding the report, his body language was certainly very telling. What follows is a partial nonverbal analysis.

Fig Leaf (Seated Fig Leaf) &
Crossed Ankles

This nonverbal cluster indicates a very beta, demure and low confidence emotional tone. There is indeed an additional component of fear here. Brady is feeling the need for protection (his hand position is also known as "Genital Guarding"). He maintains this and slight variations throughout the entire segment.

1:00

On Brady's face the primary emotion in this moment is disgust while the secondary one is anger. Do you see the specific components of these nonverbal signals?

Tongue Jut at 1:21 - Brady's psyche is telling us that he is repulsed by the report while at the same time saying that he know he's guilty of bad behavior.

".... Well my athletic career's been better than my academic career - so I ... usually I'm used to reading Xs and Os - ah ... this was a little bit longer [tongue jut]."

1:24 as Gray says, "When do you plan to address this publicly?"

"Jaw Confessional" in conjunction with a "Tongue-in-Cheek" display. This body language cluster is telling us that he feels both guilt and embarrassment - and yet, he knows he won. (Hmmm, a six or eight game suspension for a 4th Super Bowl ring?).

A Hard Swallow at 1:42

"... Whenever it happens ah, it happens and I'll certainly want to be very comfortable in how I feel about the statements that I make."

Three seconds later as Gray begins, "So since those statements right now will speak for you ..." - we then see Brady make a hard swallow (note his Adam's apple moving up and down at 1:42). This is a general indicator of significant anxiety.

1:48

Repeat Tongue Jut (second of several)

In response to the question, "... How are you handling this controversy?"

His tongue jut tells us that he has both been caught and that he is repulsed by deflategate.

1:51

When Gray continues, "... Is it bothering you?", Tom Brady immediately twists his wedding ring. The timing of this nonverbal strongly suggests that Brady and his supermodel wife, Gisele Bündchen are having marital problems at least in part associated with Deflategate.

Eye Rub at 2:15

In conjunction with or just prior to a declarative statement, eye rubs/itches/scratches are indicative of deception.

This nonverbal MAP (Manipulator, Adaptor, Pacifier) was made as Brady initiates and says, "... and certainly I accept my role and responsibility ..."




Tom Brady's body language has once again confessed his guilt to us - as well as disclosing marital problems.

See also:

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3181: Cristiano Ronaldo defends Japanese boy on TV - Body Language of Deception

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3078: Tom Brady, Deflategate, Deception and Body Language

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3079: Tom Brady, Deflategate - Part Deux

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2945: Roger Goodell's Interview regarding Ray Rice - Denies NFL saw Video before Monday - Body Language Tells

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2935: David Cameron and ISIL-ISIS-IS, Body Language Tells

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3109: Why Chris Christie Will Never Win The White House in 2016 (or the Republican Nomination) - Body Language Tells

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2150:  Body Language Advice for  President Obama and Governor Romney in Tonight's Debate
 
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Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2633: Abigail Hernandez, Missing N.H. 15 year old, Body Language Clues (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

This low resolution image is the last known one of Abigail Hernandez. It was taken on 9 October 2013 at Kennett High School in North Conway, New Hampshire - the day she disappeared. It is presumably from a school video monitor. 

Recently it was revealed that a letter from the 15 year old sent after her disappearance had been authenticated. It was postmarked on 23 October and received on 6 November.

Despite its poor clarity, some important body language clues can be gleaned this image. Abigail has the sleeve of her left arm pulled over her left hand. This is a significant signal of anxiety and strongly suggestive of an emotional-tone of protection (think of a turtle going in its shell).

Any temperature-related comfort is not a factor here - otherwise Abigail's right sweater cuff would not be at her elbow.

It would be immensely valuable to see the original video from which this photo was taken to see if the position of her left hand maintained a partial (unilateral) fig-leaf that is implied in this still photo (palm-in, covering the lower abdomen and privates). If that were the case, it would strongly suggest a beta, demure, low comfort and protective mindset - and perhaps also that of fear.

Who was she interacting at the moment immediately prior to this?

This photo strongly suggests that Abigail had significant anxiety, a protective mindset, and possibly fear - before she left school on 9 October 2013 (Implying she already knew her captor - or at least had at least one recent encounter with him/her). An explanation for this should be thoroughly explored.

See also:

Nonverbal Communication Analysis # 2259:  Game Show Killer Rodney Alcala Gets Two More Sentences - His Body Language Warning Signs

Nonverbal Communication Analysis # 2323:  Jodi Arias Murder Trial  The Body Language of Unilateral Regret vs. Contempt

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2608: Ryan Ferguson's Release From Prison - and the Self Righteous Jaw Wiggle

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2492:  Jared Remy Arrested for Murder of His Girlfriend -  Three Jaw Signals in a Cluster,  Thee Body Language Meanings

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2503:  Fort Hood Shooter and his Tell-Tale Body Language  Common to many Mass-Killers -  Nidal Malik Hasan gets the Death Penalty 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2504:  Former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez and a  Commonly Missed Body Language Signal

Nonverbal Communication Analysis # 2231:  A Common Facial Expression of Mass Killers - Using Body Language as a Threat Assessment Tool

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Nonverbal Communication Analysis # 2087: Mitt Romney's Sincerity - Shaking Hands and Kissing Babies

Pay no attention to the secret service guy on the right. Here, Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney holds a baby at a recent campaign event. Infants evoke a natural protective and nurturing response in virtually all who see them. Head-to-head contact is body language signal particularly indicative of sincere affection. One of the best things about running for high office - is holding all those babies. Here Mitt's affection is very sincere. Such images engage our empathy deeply. Even staunch democrats who witness Romney displaying this affection will be softened by it. And it makes the republicans like him even more.

See also:

Analysis # 1500: Six Degrees of Separation? Leaning in, Head Touching and the Manubrium - Kyra and Kevin are 10th Cousins, Once Removed

Analysis # 1423: Head First Affection & Head Surrogate Hugs

Analysis # 1898: Heat, Hugs & Head Surrogates

Analysis # 391: Hillary Clinton and Aung San Suu Kyi

Analysis # 771: Ann's and Mitt's Affectionate Hug

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Dating & Romance Body Language Secret # 2020: The Art of Looking Flirtatious

Natalie Portman has got a "come hither look" in this image (there are others). Her neck and head are flexed down and forward, and her head is also slightly turned (rotated). This configuration causes the eyes to have more of a "looking upward" appearance - thus making them look larger - which is a universal sign of beauty. When coupled with a slight (social) smile - this nonverbal cluster among other feeling, engenders nurturing and protective emotions in men. It is an extremely strong flirtation signal and virtually guarantees that the message is delivered to all but the slowest males.

See also: Secret # 33: Classically Flirtatious

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Body Language Secret # 100: Kate Middleton is Pregnant

Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince William attended a concert for The Prince's Trust held at Royal Albert Hall on 6 December 2011. There they met The X Factor hopefuls Marcus Collins (eight series) and Olly Murs (sixth series), as well as the musician/head judge Gary Barlow - all favorites of the royal couple. Kate wore a $99 dress made by Zara and a jacket care of Ralph Lauren. Zara's Lace Tulip dress subsequently sold-out within 24... World wide!

The real news however is that Kate is pregnant. Although there has been speculation about this, as there naturally would be for any so famous and so attractive a duchess and prince, there's been no announcement - verbally that is.... But Kate Middleton's body language has already made the announcement. Throughout the entire event Tuesday evening, she held her handbag very close to her central lower abdomen in an awkward but classic blocking-protective nonverbal tell - highly consistent with pregnancy. This can also be a body language signal of common low confidence-low comfort - but that clearly doesn't apply to Catherine. 

Most of the time Kate used this blocking maneuver with both arms/hands, however even when one hand was used, her handbag continued to be strategically placed. Its position even remained the same despite the switching of hands. Although she probably doesn't necessarily enjoy it, Kate's grown accustomed to being in the public eye. Alpha females don't carry their purses or handbags in such a manner unless there's a significant psychological or physiologic reason - and make no mistake - Kate's an Alpha Female. An image search for "Kate Middleton purse" clearly demonstrates that it is uncommon for her to carry her's this way - except for recently. In the context of pregnancy, this protective gesture is extremely common, highly predictive and very instinctual. Body Language is hard-wired into our brains and the protective behavior and emotion of motherhood is perhaps the strongest instinct.

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