Arizona Governor, Obama in 'tense' Exchange over Her Book

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Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer points at President Barack Obama after he arrived at the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, Wednesday. Brewer greeted Obama and what she got was a book critique.

Politics aside, this is a great picture.

Dominance is shown by the Governor by pointing at the President, and we see the President dismissing her show of aggression by patting her other arm (a gesture that says, okay, okay now.) We also see the President bending into her personal space.

I heard the President simply walked away as she continued to talk.◦

Arizona Governor, Obama in 'tense' Exchange over Her Book

Body Language MUST SEE MOVIE: The Artist

I was just able to see a screener copy of this movie (it has been movie weekends as I try to get through all the notable movies before award season) and if you care anything about body language and facial expressions this is a must see movie.

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Body Language MUST SEE MOVIE: The Artist

Body Language Analysis: New Penn State coach Tom Bradley

This is called a gestural slip...◦

Body Language Analysis: New Penn State coach Tom Bradley

This Picture Says a Great Deal

NOVEMBER 10, 2010. Vladimir Chernikov, first deputy director general of Oranta Insurance Company, at the 4th annual international top managers forum Future of the Russian Insurance Market .

High confidence is seen with the steeple with the hands, and confidence in open sitting position with his legs. Finger in front of his mouth tells us he is listening.  Having the hands (in the steeple) lets us know he is listening to what is being said.  Interestingly, his eyebrows form the skeptic's eyebrows...◦

This Picture Says a Great Deal

Antonio Banderas Rolling Forward Gesture with His Hands

Spanish actor Antonio Banderas gestures as he poses for photographers in front of one of his photographs during the presentation of his photo exposition Secrets on Black in Madrid November 11, 2010.◦

Antonio Banderas Rolling Forward Gesture with His Hands

This Gesture is a Favorite of Modern Politicians.

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This Gesture is a Favorite of Modern Politicians.

U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer Holds Her Words in Her Hand

U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) gestures during her speech to the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco, California August 31, 2010. ◦

U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer Holds Her Words in Her Hand

Rolling Forward Gesture

Swiss Finance Minister Hans-Rudolf Merz holds a news conference in Bern August 6, 2010. Merz, who emerged weakened from the unsuccessful fight to defend Swiss banking secrecy, announced his resignation on Friday after over six years in office.

Moving both hands in a somersault motion signifies moving forward.◦

Rolling Forward Gesture

Practiced Gesture from Alberto Contador

Astana team rider and leader's yellow jersey Alberto Contador of Spain gestures on his way to win for the third time the Tour de France cycling race before the start of the final 20th stage between Longjumeau and Paris July 25, 2010.

Here he has taken the normal peace sign and added the thumb to show his third win.◦

Practiced Gesture from Alberto Contador

Serious Eye block by Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi

Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi (C) gestures after a final confidence vote on a 25 billion euro austerity package at Italy's upper house of Parliament in Rome July 28, 2010. Berlusconi's government won the final confidence vote on the package, which cuts government spending, freezes pay for many public sector workers, and promises a crackdown on tax evasion.◦

Serious Eye block by Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi

Hamzi Mansour Gestures by Pointing Upward

Jordan's Islamic Action Front Party leader Hamzi Mansour gestures during a news conference in Amman August 2, 2010. The Islamic Action Front, the political wing of Jordan's Muslim Brotherhood, the country's largest political grouping, said on Monday that it has decided to boycott the November election in protest against a new voting system which it says damages democracy.

This is one of the most common political gestures in this part of the world. In western cultures the politicians rarely raise their hands above their shoulders when gesturing.◦

Hamzi Mansour Gestures by Pointing Upward

Gesture says Open Your Eyes

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Gesture says Open Your Eyes

Obama Shows Us His Baseline Gesture for 'The Other Side' Today

U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks during a fundraiser for U.S. Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias (Right) (D-IL) at a Chicago Hotel, August 5, 2010. ◦

Obama Shows Us His Baseline Gesture for 'The Other Side' Today

Good Quote

So I stumbled upon a article about lying in real estate and liked what they were saying about gestures:

"Liars don't rehearse their gestures -- just their words. The cognitive load is huge on them when they're trying to appear sincere, so it's harder for them to control their bodies. That translates into significant giveaway behaviors -- like freezing the upper body, lowering the voice or slowing the breathing. Watch closely what happens when you ask about that just-materialized rival's offer."

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3) Observe body language. Liars don't rehearse their gestures -- just their words. The cognitive load is huge on them when they're trying to appear sincere...◦

Good Quote

Prayer/Namaste Gesture to Say Thank You

ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA. JUNE 20, 2010. Conductor Valery Gergiyev at the LenExpo Exhibition Centre, the venue of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum.

In India a customary greeting is called a namaste, and it involves bowing slightly or nodding while holding your hands together below your chin. This gesture has moved outward to other countries and has morphed into what we see here. It is a cross between the namaste and the all powerful prayer gesture that shows "devotion" and strong emotions.◦

Prayer/Namaste Gesture to Say Thank You

The 'Call Me' Gesture

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron and his Slovenian counterpart Borut Pahor (R) arrive at an European Union heads of state summit in Brussels June 17, 2010.◦

The 'Call Me' Gesture

"Human Lie Detector" Dr. Lillian Glass is on VH1 Reality Show

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I had never heard of this show, but I saw "Human Lie Detector" in the guide and set the DVR. The 'Tools' are put up against the human lie detector test during this week's trust therapy session. While I will not set the DVR to record the series, the first 10-15 minutes where Dr. Lillian Glass evaluates the 'Tools' is informative; I really liked seeing the reactions when the couples were brought back together- the emotions that are shown are genuine.

I really noticed the adam apples of many of the contestants (sentitive/stressful); pacifying behavior from both in the room; the first time I watched the video I felt one of them showed Duper's Delight when he was told he was being truthful with the first question- could be he was extremely happy with her reaction (which was positive)- the second time it appeared more truthful.

Compared to other reality shows, it appears the expressions and gestures are "real" where with some reality shows I get the impression that producers control the outward appearance of the contestants through coaching.◦

"Human Lie Detector" Dr. Lillian Glass is on VH1 Reality Show

Australian Formula One Grand Prix, Ironic Gesture and Facial Expression

Jessica Michibata celebrates with the winners trophy of boyfriend Jenson Button of Great Britain and McLaren Mercedes in the paddock after he wins the the Australian Formula One Grand Prix at the Albert Park Circuit on March 28, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia.

This is one of those ironic combos. In the celebration that followed the win, Jessica is elated and holds the trophy above her head (anti gravity gesture), but at the same time she deliberately closes her eyes- where normally in a celebration we'd keep our eyes wide open to take as much visual stimulation in.

It could be she was overwhelmed and gave herself a short break, allowing herself to cognitively process what she was physically feeling. When you go through a stressful and emotional period (where she undoubtedly was sitting on the edge of her seat, jumping up and down, etc.) and come out happy, in our minds we could close our eyes to briefly say, "This was a great day, I can now end it on such a great high."

It also could be she was screaming so loud, she closed her eyes so she physically could focus and give the screen all she had.

Anytime you see two seemingly conflicting "things" it is usually noteworthy.◦

Australian Formula One Grand Prix, Ironic Gesture and Facial Expression

Microexpressions with the Hereos vs. Villains

When Russell takes his seat, we see two microexpressions of contempt. It is rare to see contempt like Russell does here, usually a person shows contempt on only one side of the face, each and every time.


I would suggest watching the entire video without the volume, and studying their expression and gestures. I see contempt several more times, and Colby gives a great subtle microexpression of disgust. I believe there are 10+ microexpressions in this ten minute video.◦

Microexpressions with the Hereos vs. Villains

Getting My Mind Around the Concept

Hillu Schwetje attends the 'Let's Dance' training session on March 17, 2010 in Hanover, Germany. The ex-wife of former chancellor Gerhard Schroeder exercises for the RTL television dancing show starting on April 09.

If you see this, you are seeing someone show you through this gesture, that she is thinking or trying to get around a complicated concept.◦

Getting My Mind Around the Concept