Survivor Samoa Episode 5 Tribal Council

For my money Survivor Tribal Council is some of the best 5-10 minutes on television as it relates to topics I explore on this site. The contestants are brought together and are interviewed by the host, and as with any reality television show with producers, the host is asking some sensitive questions that strikes to the core of their relationships with each other, their strategy to win a million dollars, and any and all touchy topics. Last night was no exception and a great learning opportunity for us.

1:42 Jaison is asked about his toughest thing he ever gone through and when he says that he played for the U.S. National Water Polo Team, watch how he sits up straight straight, proud.

Generally watch how people look down as others are answering questions. This can have several meanings, some of which include dislike for the speaker, shame, and thinking are among some of the reasons we see here.

3:30 Look at Ashley and how she ever so subtly rolls her eyes at Russell as he explains "who he can trust." Then watch in the next 12 seconds as both women shows us the elegant microexpression of contempt.

3:45 Ashley is asked a question and she sways her legs back and forth. This is likely nervousness at having to answer the question and a little bit of adrenaline as she is put on the spot.

4:00 See Ashley's elbow shrug, which is always a sure sign of indecisiveness. See the subtle contempt expression from Russell and the one eyebrow raise, had she seen this expression she should have known Russell should not be trusted.◦

Survivor Samoa Episode 5 Tribal Council