Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3442: Jennifer Lawrence Scolds Journalist at Golden Globes - Body Language (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

In the video above, after the 2016 Golden Globes, Jennifer Lawrence famously scolds a journalist who was purportedly taking a photo of the acclaimed actress while asking her questions. She was having none of it. What follows is a partial nonverbal analysis.

0:04 - 0:05, Jennifer Finger-wags at the Journalist. This universal nonverbal emblem is extremely patronizing and should be used very sparingly (with forethought).

0:07 - 0:08, A Thumb Dismissal (e.g., "Get out of here with that!", "That's not allowed!")

0:08 - 0:09, Hand Wipe illustrator across the face as she says, "You gotta live in the now!" (e.g., "Wake Up" or "Pay Attention")

What emotion is displayed by Ms. Lawrence's cluster of a jaw jut with her prolonged eyelid closure?

0:15 Tight Forward Lip Purse - indicates a clandestine plan and/or a clandestine disagreement. This example also has the characteristic of being tight - thus adding anger to the mix. Jennifer Lawrence knows the journalist just made a huge mistake and she's decided to call him out (again).

0:16 - Looking up to Left - A common (though not absolute) Epiphenomena of right-hand dominant individuals in the midst of Visual Recall. She is double-checking her (visual) memory in this instant to be sure she's at the Golden Globes (Question: If Ms. Lawrence were left-handed, what would this indicate?).

0:17 - a partial, unilateral mouth-smile. This is but one variety of a pseudo-smile. Because Ms. Lawrence has had recent Botox treatments to her forehead, there is very minimal central forehead contraction (CFC). What are the three primary thought-emotions you should think of when a CFC is seen simultaneous with a partial mouth smile?

0:18 - Head Tilt Toward another person simultaneous with an Eyebrow Flash and a Partial (Insincere) Mouth Smile is an exceeding common nonverbal cluster indicative of a Scolding. There is also an element of contempt present here.

0:21 - Jennifer displays significant mid-facial tension (and to a lesser degree lip tension) displaying both disgust and anger.







See also:

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3441: Michigan Governor Rick Snyder Interview regarding Flint's Water Crisis - Is He Being Honest and Sincere?

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3414: Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth and Affection 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3364: Jennifer Lawrence accidentally kisses Natalie Dormer on the Mouth 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3242: Jennifer Lawrence, Singing Cher, Liam Hemsworth and Body Language  

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 1863: Sharapova's Thin Lips of Anger

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3314: Donald Trump's Town Hall Q & A in New Hampshire - Fails to Correct Questioner re: President Obama's Religion and Nationality 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3340: Bernie's and Hillary's Big Moment - Body Language at the Democrat Debate  

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3429: Harney County Sheriff Dave Ward met with Ammon Bundy

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Nonverbal Communication Analysis # 2354: Rutgers' Basketball Coach Mike Rice Body Language of Averting Gaze

Rutgers Basketball Head Coach Mike Rice was fired today after videos of him physically abusing his players as well as using homophobic slurs became open knowledge. Athletic Director Tim Pernetti and Rutgers University President Robert Barchi are both now under scrutiny for having not fired the coach in December 2012, when they had first learned of his behavior. Given the recent history a highly publicized suicide of then student Tyler Clementi, many find Rutgers University's gross lack of judgment particularly disturbing.

In the above image Coach Rice is shown making physical contact with a player. Note the athlete's lack of eye contact. During moments of scolding and reprimand with some cultures and subcultures - it is considered proper nonverbal behavior and a sign of respect to look away and avoid eye contact. In other subcultures, the opposite is true.

Another reason for lack of eye contact in this photo crosses cultural boundaries. When we invade others' personal space and particularly when their intimate zones are broached or even if direct physical contact is made - it is natural act to have lack of eye contact. The eyes will instinctively look away. Exceptions may occur among family members and when other relationships-of-significant-affection are involved. Another exception is also seen here with Coach Rice - the emotion of intense anger or rage.

Can you name any other body language scenarios where lack of eye contact is seen?

See also:

Nonverbal Communication Analysis # 2327: What is meant by "Eye Contact"? A Body Language Fundamental

Nonverbal Communication Analysis # 2092:  The Importance of Eye Contact -  Contributing Author to "The Language Lab"

Negotiation Body Language Secret # 385:  Lack of Eye Contact in the Context of Guilt

Negotiation Body Language Secret # 353:  Brad Pitt's Smiling Eyes -  Sincere and Insincere Smiles

Nonverbal Communication Analysis # 1858:  What the Eyes Do - Transitioning from Mild to Severe Anger

Dating & Romance Nonverbal Communication Secret # 1010:  What Makes the Twinkle in Her Eye?

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