Post by nine on Oct 14, 2008 22:20:42 GMT -5
The History Channel ran a program on body language last night. They studied the body language/vocal tone of police suspects, political candidates (Obama, Hillary, McCain), former and current presidents, and celebrities.
It was very insightful. For instance you might not know that Obama slows his speech and drops his voice. No big deal right? Everyone and their wing knows this is a necessity. Well he also uses a cadence in his speech, it's all timed so that it has an almost NLP quality to it.
Or Bill Clinton. He was a master at using gestures. He talked with his hands a lot. His wife? She points at people in the crowed, giving the appearance she's very down to earth. Sounds like social proof to me.
And old Dubya. Whenever he makes a mistake he acts like a kid. He goes, "Oops, yea I just tried to open the wrong door." And when he gives a mistake in his speaches he just keeps on going. Very powerful.
Really it opened my eyes to how powerful body language is. If you can find it you should watch the special. It was titled "Secrets of Body Language" and was two hours long.
Nine
It was very insightful. For instance you might not know that Obama slows his speech and drops his voice. No big deal right? Everyone and their wing knows this is a necessity. Well he also uses a cadence in his speech, it's all timed so that it has an almost NLP quality to it.
Or Bill Clinton. He was a master at using gestures. He talked with his hands a lot. His wife? She points at people in the crowed, giving the appearance she's very down to earth. Sounds like social proof to me.
And old Dubya. Whenever he makes a mistake he acts like a kid. He goes, "Oops, yea I just tried to open the wrong door." And when he gives a mistake in his speaches he just keeps on going. Very powerful.
Really it opened my eyes to how powerful body language is. If you can find it you should watch the special. It was titled "Secrets of Body Language" and was two hours long.
Nine
