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Body Language: Hidden Communication
Many fields are interested in body language. Psychologists
want to know about how bodies convey hidden truths. The best poker players in
the world are experts in projecting and observing body language as are spy agents. Professional
athletes are adept at reading body language as well. Public figures are
interested in learning of how to leverage body language to become more engaging
and effective in delivering speeches.On a biological level, people are interested in discovering how others perceive themselves.
Find one article about body language. Beyond summarizing the content of the source, you are also tasked with raising questions and analyzing the article. Consider the journal the article is published in or who sponsored the popular article. Consider the audiences the writers aimed to influence and why those audiences are targeted. Explore why the author conducted the study in a particular way. What does the article accomplish, and to what extent did the writer accomplish his or her goals?
Connect some aspect from of one of the articles to your own personal experiences. Does your experience reveal some nuance about claims regarding body language?
This posting is not a test of knowledge, but is a collective way to gather a large swath of information about a common area of interest. We all care about body language because it is a primary means of communication. There are no right or wrong answers for this posting. This also isn't meant to be published in The New Yorker. Deliver a bit of analysis, some summary, and make a connection to your own personal experiences. In other words, there are not penalties for being wrong here.
During class next time, we are going to explore this conversation about body language. We will look for gaps in the conversation, and we will think about ways that we might enter into the conversation.
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The article I read on dealt with how body language can have such an impact on an individual especially when it comes time to situations such as a job interview. Here I read about a man who went into a job interview who had the credentials to be hired and then some. However, he accidentally cut his hand on the door when entering the room. Throughout the rest of the interview he was constantly fumbling with a tissue to try and stop the bleeding and looking down at his hand. The panic was noticed by the employer and came off to him in a bad way. In the end, the man didn’t get the job. The rest of the article discussed how much a facial tick or movement can influence conversation and how little control we have over this.
ReplyDeleteBasically any student or employee that has a presentation or meeting to conduct can find use from this article. Although it may sound simple and silly to some, the article’s mentioning of practicing in front of a mirror or recording yourself speak can have a greater impact in the long run. I think that the amount of presenting and speeches I did in school helped prepare me more in the long run when it came time to these nervous type of situations. I was just accustomed to the spotlight being on me and it has paid off. Only ever had two interviews in my life for a job and I was hired in the middle of both interviews. Doesn’t have to do with being cocky or having the right things on my resume, but I was always calm enough to make sure I wasn’t bouncing my knee or picking at my nails. From working at the Disability Testing Center I do notice a lot of what I read about in this article. A lot of students that come to our office and even just students I see every day around campus show signs of stress or anxiety in how they carry themselves such as bouncing a leg, swaying during the conversation, or constantly doing something with their hands. If someone really doesn’t feel the need or desire to practice for interviews or speeches, then simply reading this article or another relating to it can make a person more conscious of their body language and movements.
“Actions Speak Louder.” Guardian Careers. The Guardian, April 2009. Web. 13 January 2016
The article I found discussed the use and misuse of body language. Some cultures and countries use different signs for words than others. The article talked about how the misuse of body language can be dangerous and gave some examples to put the idea into perspective. One example was a man who got arrested for giving a police officer in New Zealand a thumbs up because a thumbs up is seen as a very rude gesture in New Zealand. The article then goes on the give more understanding of body language. It talks about how there over 700,000 body movements used in body language using the eyes, mouth, arms, legs, hands, and nose.
ReplyDeleteI connect with this article in it pointing out the importance of body language. It is important to know some things about another cultures body language because something as simple as a thumbs up can be considered offensive in other cultures. My mom was in the army and when she went to Korea she had to learn some appropriate body language, such as the gesture Americans might use to tell someone to come closer or come to where they are is considered very rude and degrading and people will get very offended and angry if you do that to them. I personally have been told I am very bad at keeping eye contact and that can be considered rude or people think I am not paying attention because the eyes are part of your body language. I found this article very interesting and informative and I feel like I not only built upon my prior knowledge but also learned new things.
Rugsaken, Kris. “Body Speaks: Body Language Around the World.” Nacada, The Global Community for Academic Advising. 2006. Web. 13 January 2016
It’s surprising the power and effect body language can have from person to person and to ones’ own self. Something as simple as catching someone’s gaze and holding for a bit longer then what is the standard socially acceptable norm can make someone feel and where from infatuated to threatened. The article I read touched on five different ways to communicate non verbally, how they have an influence ones’ self-confidence and how they can be perceived differently depending on the circumstance.
ReplyDeleteThis article seems best suited for people with introverted tendencies, who are making more of an effort to become more involved in the social community and have difficulty with self-confidence, and or who struggle understanding subtle ques from other people, whether in they be in negative or positive. I myself have experienced all five nonverbal cues mentioned but the one that stuck out the most is the one about maintaining eye contact. For example, I have stared at my girlfriend while she is minding her own business and at some point our eyes meet, it is always at that point that I have a moment of “Wow, I am truly in love with this person and I could never imagine myself with anyone else.” Eye gazing could be considered a measurement of how much someone loves or likes someone else, inversely, it could also measure the amount of tension between two or more people. Which brings me to raise this question, if someone is blind do they also have this method of measurement except through on of the senses? And considering the senses of a blind person are heightened (minus sight of course) do they interpret body language differently than others?
Riggio, Ronald E. “The Surprising Power of Body Language” Psychology Today. 08 May 2014. Web. 13 January 2016
The short article I analyzed is focused on body language that can have a negative impact on your image. Basically, it speaks of how certain motions or actions can mislead people when you are amidst a conversation. The article addresses four common actions: pressing or rubbing your lips together, looking over the rim of your glasses, touching jewelry, and playing with your hair.
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Your eyes will instantly focus on moving objects over motionless objects. Pressing your lips together shows that you may be withholding something, or hiding something from then conversation. Looking over the frames of your glasses gives off a condescending feeling. Playing with jewelry gives off the notion that you are attracted to a person. Messing with your hair makes you seem anxious, or unsettled.
The first line of this article reads "Think about this the next time you're in an important meeting."This article's intended audience is most likely people who converse on a professional level. Due to the importance of clear communication in professional scenarios, I can grasp the importance of avoiding misleading nonverbal communication. However, I can't necessarily approve of this article. Almost every time I converse with someone, I find that I touch my watch a bit. I have been through plenty of interviews for jobs, scholarships, and other professional settings with success. I also have a tendency to look over the top of my glasses. Never have I noticed anyone who has been mislead or distracted by these two gestures I frequently make.
Burke, Donna. "The Body Language Mistakes You're Probably Making" Huffington Post. 11 Dec 2015. Web. 14 Jan 2016.
In Perceptions of Submissiveness: Implications for Victimization a study conducted by Oklahoma Stare University, researchers concluded that men typically target more submissive women when choosing a rape victim. In the experiment a man would discuss social debate topics with a woman and automatically disagree with her to create stress. These conversations were secretly video taped and the women were later classified as submissive or dominant. Different men were then asked which woman they would would rather approach and try to get her to do something against her will. The men were also asked about their level of confidence in succeeding. The video footage was then analyzed again but this time without the audio causing the judgment to be primarily based off of body language. The study found women who acted more submissive were considered the easiest to take advantage by the males who watched the footage. Without the audio the men’s answers remained the same.
ReplyDeleteThis study was conducted to aid in the prevention of sexual assault incidents. Women were the main audience for this story so they could gain information about how to better protect themselves against predators. The investigators ran this study a certain way to best mimic everyday encounters women make with men. This article accomplished its goal to prove body language and dominance make a difference when being victimized. Fortunately, I have not been a victim of sexual assault and do not have personal experience with this topic, however through a lifetime of observation I have noticed that dominant individuals are rarely victims. This article demonstrates how important body language can be when it comes to being safe in public.
Lynne Richards , Beverly Rollerson & James Phillips (1991) Perceptions ofSubmissiveness: Implications for Victimization, The Journal of Psychology, 125:4, 407-411, DOI:10.1080/00223980.1991.10543302
Body Speaks: Body Language of the World was written by the Advising Center Coordinator at Ball State University, Kris Rugsaken. This article was published by NACADA, or The National Academic Advising Association. In addition to academic advising tips, NACADA also posts new ideas and subjects for debate for students and professors across America. Rugsaken introduces the fact that the study of body language is not a new idea, but instead has been discussed since the late 50’s. The author also stresses the importance of body language and how it affects our everyday lives. Rugsaken stated and gave examples to support the fact that the meanings of certain gestures varies greatly among different cultures.
ReplyDeleteOne example mentioned, is the mistake that President George H.W. Bush made while on a trip to Australia. He held up the American version of a peace sign (first two fingers split into a V), but to the Australians, this was an insult. This example is relatable for NACADA’s audience because as Americans, it is interesting to see a peaceful symbol interpreted as insulting. The article stresses the importance of understanding body language, and how interpretations are very different across the world. Rugsaken mentioned the difference between eye contact in the West, and eye contact in Asia and Africa. This particular part was relatable for me because I have always been taught the significance of keeping eye contact and how it can make or break a first impression. However, in Asia and Africa, eye contact is a sign of disrespect. I found this interesting because not only would I have never guessed this, but also I would have never even thought about it. This article brought up many cultural differences in body language which reminds readers to be aware of things as simple as eye placement throughout their everyday lives.
Rugsaken, Kris. “Body Speaks: Body Language Around the World.” Nacada, The Global Community for Academic Advising. 2006. Web. 14 January 2016
The article, " Don't read my lips! Body language trumps the face for conveying intense emotions", discusses that emotions can be read through body language and facial expression. Contrary to what experts used to think, body language is actually a better indicator of intense emotions than facial expression is. Through studies done at Princeton University by Professor of Psychology Alexander Todorov, results show people better achieve guessing emotions when pictures of body expressions are shown rather than facial expressions alone. This study helps show that facial expressions are not the only thing to take into account when trying to find out someones emotions, but body language is a key factor to help determine them.
ReplyDeleteReading this article made me realize that I use body language to determine emotions more than I thought. For example, thinking about my current roommates, I can tell when they are angry/happy by just they way they are standing. Also, another thing that came to mind is how people use there hands while talking to display emotion. I've had many professors that do this and looking back at it if I would have looked just at the professors hands I could tell what emotion they were feeling. Body language is more important than previously thought to interpret emotions, but overall seeing both facial/body expressions is the best way to really see what emotion someone is feeling. Knowing that body language is very important in seeing emotions will help people in the future distinguish other peoples emotions.
Kelly, Morgan. "Don't Read My Lips! Body language trumps the face for conveying intense emotions." Princeton.edu/news. The trustees of Princeton University, 15 Jan 2013. Web. 14 Jan 2016
The article I read was entitled “Why Ted Cruz’s Facial Expression Makes Me Uneasy.” At first I chose it because it sounded funny but Dr. Cytowic presents strong points that perhaps correlate to the success (or lack thereof) Ted Cruz has had in the political race. Ted Cruz’s facial expressions, such as a simple smile on the campaign trail, come off as forced to voters. It is miniscule visual clues like these that leave people with a sense of doubt or distrust in Cruz that seems to negatively affected his campaign. A closer reading of Ted Cruz’s smile reveals that it is a very atypical facial expression. In a smile-whether natural or forced- the corners of the mouth raise upward. However, only in a genuine natural smile will the edges of the eyes crease, creating the appearance of crow’s feet, because it is an involuntary movement. This is an important connection to make because it shows just how crucial body language and visual cues are in communication with others.
ReplyDeleteIn everyday life, it is easy to read body language such as a cringe or forced smile when people receive bad gifts. For example, the other year I got a bracelet from my friend that I didn’t particularly like, but since I opened it in front of him and a big group, I forced a fake smile and mustered up a “thumbs up” to give him. It was evident to everyone in the group that I was not pleased with the gift and further proves how easy it can be in some cases to read body language.
Cytowic, Richard E., M.D. "Why Ted Cruz's Facial Expression Makes Me Uneasy." Psychology Today. N.p., 01 Jan. 2016. Web. 14 Jan. 2016.
Kris Rugsaken's, "Body Speaks: Body language around the world", is a scholarly article outlining the unique body languages of different cultures around the world. Rugsaken quotes many scholars and specialist in the field of body language. For example, Edward T. Hall, a social anthropologist found that "65 percent of social meanings are transmitted through the nonverbal channel". Rugsaken also warns the reader that body language can be dangerous if it is misused or misguided. One example of this fact in the article is the murder of a Laotian man. He was shot and killed by a performer in the parking lot of the bar he was visiting, the performer was furious after the men sat with his feet pointed in the direction of the singers face. Rugsaken also discusses the different forms of body language. Humans use different body parts to communicate various messages around the world, the author describes each body part from head to toe.
ReplyDeleteI thought this was interesting because a Chinese exchange student lived in my house for three years in high school. The first week of his stay was very odd especially when it came to dinner time. One major example of the difference in culture was his posture at the table. Since I was young I was taught to keep my elbows off the table. In China it is regarded as a compliment to have your guests elbows on the table, it shows the host that his or her guest is enjoying the meal. This article has made me contemplate body language as a whole across all cultures. With the advancements in communication and technology will cultures around the world begin to assimilate in regard to body language?
Rugsaken, Kris. “Body Speaks: Body Language Around the World.” Nacada, The Global Community for Academic Advising. 2006. Web. 14 January 2016
This article I found talks about the importance of body language and how it in itself is a form of communication. Often people don’t realize that the way they feel about someone comes not only from the words that they choose when communicating, but the way they deliver those words. The tone people say things in and their facial expressions while saying them greatly affect how they are perceived. The way someone carries their body is also a huge give away for how they really feel. For example, if someone is standing with their arms crossed and tapping their foot it could be perceived as them not wanting to be in the current situation. On the other hand, if someone is talking to you and is touching your arm and leaning towards you one might assume that they are interested in the conversation. This article is very informative because it not only talks about how other peoples body language can determine our view of them, but it brings the attention back to the reader by making them more aware that people rely on their body language as well.
ReplyDeleteWhile reading this I realized that I should be more conscious of how I carry myself because people could be paying more attention to my body language than I am. For example, I often tend to tap my foot for no reason and I remember one time when I was hanging out with someone for the first time I was tapping my foot without realizing it. She noticed and asked me if I was okay, apparently she thought that I was nervous. Up until then I didn’t even know that I did that but it made me wonder, especially after reading this article, how many other people have noticed things that I do that I myself am unaware of. I found this article very helpful and informative because it brings the attention to just how important body language is and how it can change someone’s perception of you.
Borg, James. "An Article Written by James Borg, Author of Body Language." Pearson Education -. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Jan. 2016.
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ReplyDeleteThe article “5 Cs of Body Language” introduces the reader to possible ways to interpret a person’s body language. The specific topics included are Cues that cause body language, Changes in body language, Clusters of body language changes, The influence that a person’s character may have on their body language, and the context.
ReplyDeleteI believe that the author’s purpose behind writing this article was to inform the reader that correctly interpreting body language is key in making a conversation go in the way you want it to; as well as helping the reader get introduced to some of the important things to look for when reading body language. I see the author’s intended audience to be entrepreneurs and sales peplos who are looking to further their success by having a better understanding of their client’s intentions based on their body language.
This article mentions a few times that for the most part, when someone crosses their arms it is a negative thing, but I don’t necessarily agree with that. In the past I have read that when people are truly interested in a conversation they will sometimes mimic your actions without realizing it. My go-to action to see if a person is interested in my conversation is crossing my arms; if they do the same, I take it as a sign that they are interested in continuing the conversation. As a professional wakeboarder I have found this to be a useful way to read whether or not a conversation is going somewhere or is just being carried on as uninteresting small talk.
“5 Cs of Body Language.” changingminds.org. n.d. Web. 14 January 2016.
I read the article “The 4 Ways You Can Use Body Language To Influence Success” by Christian Jarrett. This article discusses 4 ways to effectively use body language during conversation to influence success. The 4 ways were: know the “Power Posture”, avoid handheld devices, be mindful of your facial expression, and gesture as you speak. The article appears to sway towards how to use body language with business, but the 4 ways can be applied to any situation. Jarrett stresses that even if you have stress and anxiety, using effective body language can easily turn you into a much more confident person. One thing that should be made clear in the article is that appropriate body language in America may be different in other parts of the world.
ReplyDeleteWhile talking or presenting, it is easy to make subconscious changes in body language that may let the people around you know how you are feeling. The article is attempting to teach people simple but important ways to use body language to their advantage. Body language sometime speaks for you, and not having a good understanding of one’s body language can make it tough when in an interview, giving a presentation, or doing many other things. Overall, Jarett accomplishes his goal of explaining these 4 ways to use body language.
Jarrett, Christian. “The 4 Ways You Can Use Body Language To Influence Success.” 99u, Insights on making ideas happen. 2006 Web. 14 Jan 2016.
Navarro, Joe, M.A. "Body Language Basics." Psychology Today. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Jan. 2016.
ReplyDeleteI rad the article "Body Language Basics" by Joe Navarro. In this article he started it with an intriguing quote: "If language was given to men to conceal their thoughts, then gesture’s purpose was to disclose them." -John Napier. I found this extremely interesting because we don't necessarily think about body language but it says so much about us. Joe's emphasis on communication evolving over time helps us understand the importance of body language. It is in a sense a "shortcut to communicating what is most important" (Navarro). Not only does he highlight the evolution of communication but he also explains how our body language isn't necessarily controlled. The limbic system doesn't need a cue in order to react, it just responds to the given stimulus which in result may change our body language without our consent.
What I took out of this article was how important body language is in the honesty of a person. Often times I find that the body language of an individual can give me more insight of how they are rather than what they say. Words are formulated, but when you speak you don't necessarily control everything that your body is doing. Much of the body language we encounter daily inhibit social cues and let us know when to stop talking when to keep talking and when to ask specific questions. I can connect with this because when I am speaking professionally to doctors I intern with I am sure to be confident in my shoulders and appear extremely focused when I receive instruction.
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ReplyDeleteIn the article “Your Body Language Speaks Volumes”, several common gestures are noted and associated with the impressions they typically generate. The exigence of this article derives from the idea that it is important for people to realize that our words only tell half the story. We must also be cautious of the gestures we make in order to prevent giving off unintentional messages. Throughout the article, the author describes gestures that are routinely used by people in everyday life. For instance, the article claims that not looking the other person in the eye silently says you are shy, untrustworthy, or not interested, while too much eye contact can appear threatening or even creepy. By describing gestures used on a daily basis, the author broadens the audience the article is intended for considering most people make these movements habitually. Making the article relatable to an ample amount of people ultimately allows the author to relay information to a diverse audience.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading the article, I realized how important it is to be cautious of the actions I make each day. Growing up, I always enjoyed being physically active. While participating in competitive sports, many of my coaches told me I “wear my emotions on my sleeve.” Whether it be on the field or on the court, my coaches were able to tell how I was feeling based off of my body language alone. None of my coaches majored in Psychology, proving that you do not have to have a degree to have a general idea of how someone may be feeling based on their body language. Therefore, it is important for us to be cautious of our gestures and actions in order to maintain positive body language.
"Your Body Language Speaks Volumes.” AICPA Outage Notice. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Jan. 2016.
The article I found about body language has an interesting way that athletes convey their victory. When an athlete wins it is instinctive for them to show a nonverbal presence of dominance. Like animals, humans show the same instinct when they are trying to establish order, hierarchy, and status in society. The most common display of nonverbal dominance is the “triumph”, which is pushing your chest out or hands in a fist like a punching motion. You see this dominance in all the professional sports. Once an athlete learns that he or she is victorious, the instinct that the do is the “triumph”. There can be a verbal side to this as well. Sometimes you will also notice that when an athlete realizes that he or she is victorious they will scream while doing the “triumph”. Researchers believe this we developed these behaviors from animals.
ReplyDeleteAs an athlete I understand the impulsive feeling I get when I realize that I am victorious at something. Every time I go to an athletic event you can see the impulse in the athlete’s eyes and you can tell how much it means to them when they feel accomplished. This article is shows that body language is a constant changing thing. In a blink of an eye you show your emotions. This article accomplishes the authors purpose because it informs us on how the athlete shows their emotions and how we are just like animals in that way.
Bergland, Christopher. "The Body Language of Victory." Psychology Today. N.p., 12 Jan. 2014. Web. 14 Jan. 2016.
The scholarly article from Princeton called “Don't read my lips! Body language trumps the face for conveying intense emotions” talks about how emotions can be communicated through body language. Facial expressions can add extra meaning to what you’re trying to say and help you get your point across. The article emphasizes that it’s easier for people to truly understand what you’re feeling when you use body language. When we are frustrated we tend to move more because it helps us communicate. I’ve noticed that when people talk and include constant body language throughout their speech, people tend to pay more attention and focus more on what the person is saying. For example, one of my previous English professors moved her hands a lot while talking, and she also accompanied this with strong facial expressions, which made people pay more attention. Someone in the class asked her one day why she did this all the time, and she told us that she has noticed how students pay more attention during her class when she does this, because we are not used to seeing the constant movement while someone is talking. The article compares how people feel when there’s no body language involved versus when there is constant movement, and the results showed that the constant movement really made a difference in this.
ReplyDeleteKelly, Morgan. "Don't Read My Lips! Body Language Trumps the Face for Conveying Intense Emotions." Princeton University. Trustees of Princeton University, 15 Jan. 2013. Web. 14 Jan. 2016.
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ReplyDeleteIn the article “Body Speaks: Body Language of the World”, the author, Kris Rugsaken talks about how body language can be interpreted differently in different cultures. Some cultures may think a certain movement is a farewell while other cultures may see it as a gesture to come towards a person. It is interesting because the article discusses how the different things we can do with our bodies, such as shake hands, sit a certain way, cross our arms, and how they all mean different thing in other cultures.
ReplyDeleteOne of the examples given was making the sign for “OK”, making a circle with your thumb and pointer finger, means 'fine' or 'O.K.' in most cultures. In some countries, such as Greece, Italy, Brazil and Turkey it is seen as an insult. I can actually relate to this example. I am Greek and one year on Greek Easter we were all eating lunch. My great aunt is from Greece and she asked us all how the food was and because my mouth was full I held up the “OK” sign. She was offended, but my other family members have lived in America for many years and explained to her what I meant. She took it as a highly vulgar gesture calling her a homosexual when I was just trying to tell her I was enjoying the food.
Rugsaken, Kris. “Body Speaks: Body Language Around the World.” Nacada, The Global Community for Academic Advising. 2006. Web. 20 January 2016
In the article that I read, "7 Body Language Mistakes to Avoid in a Job Interview" the author, Megan Elliot discusses how 7 common mistakes regarding body language can make or break your shot at a job. I found some of these seemingly simple mistakes such as touching your face too much can have a big impact on whether or not you're considered for a position. In the article, Megan Elliot explains how touching your face too much conveys that you are possibly childish or stressed. Throughout the article it becomes apparent that body language even in the brief period of time in which one is being interviewed can convey a lot about who you are and your personality. It almost seems as though in order to avoid a negative appearance, one must put on a whole show and dance of acceptable body language in order to show that you are an acceptable candidate. The author conducted this study by surveying 2500 hiring managers in order to get a bigger picture from primary sources who actually conduct the interviews. This adds to the author’s credibility as it seems as though she personally put in the legwork to interview these professionals. The author’s target by writing this essay is certainly those seeking jobs, and she does a great job of making the information concise and to the point. Not surprisingly the top mistake as reported by hiring managers was eye contact. One could easily see why the lack of eye contact could certainly make or break an interview. Another aspect of this article that I found intriguing was the common mistake of fumbling around with a pen or such during the interviewer. I can certainly relate to this as this is definitely a nervous habit of mine in which I could relate to. I really found this article to be interesting and will certainly take not of some of the points for future reference.
ReplyDeleteElliot, Megan. "7 Body Language Mistakes to Avoid in a Job Interview." The Cheat Sheet. Career Advice, 25 Jan. 2016. Web. 25 Jan. 2016.
James Borg’s article “Body Language” focuses on the unspoken messages we give off both consciously and unconsciously, known as body language. Borg doesn’t explain the meanings of different body signals, however, he more so encourages awareness when giving and receiving these signals. He mentions how imperative body language is to first impressions, and in fact, “well over a half of what we 'see' influences the impact of our communication with another person” (Borg). I can absolutely relate to Borg’s assumption that silent language can be a huge determining factor to whether or not we are favorable to someone. There have been several instances where a person’s gestures and facial expressions have given me a bad vibe, causing me to feel negatively about them, despite their normal spoken language, and vise versa. Borg gives the example that several celebrities and politicians get their charisma and likeability not from the words they say, but how they say them.
ReplyDeleteI believe Borg wrote this article in order to better inform people of the importance of body language and the effects it may have. This article could be targeted to the general public because everyone uses body language in their everyday life, but more specifically, the article could serve as a great assistance to anyone wanting to give a good first impression. For example, someone who is about to be interviewed for a job may find many parts of this article very helpful due to it’s enlightenment on the importance of body language. Borg was without a doubt successful in getting his points across and creating an informative article.
Borg, James. "An Article Written by James Borg, Author of Body Language." Pearson Education. Web. 26 Jan. 2016.