Nonverbal communication is the backbone of human communication, according to the documentary that was viewed in class, 93% of communication takes place through nonverbal cues. The video which contained several professional researchers of nonverbal communication broke down high-profile celebrities and political figures’ actions in various situations. These researchers highlight the grooming that has become crucial to the success of spotlight figures in society. Kinesics is proven to be heavily regulated in the persons that are studied in the documentary, and the use of facial management techniques seems to be pivotal to the public’s interest in prominent figures. The researchers in the film make important connections to real-life situations
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Clinton, who started off as merely a First Lady, has moved on to become a candidate for the American presidency making her a perfect observation piece. In her early years in the public eye, the documentary shows us examples of the timid and submissive personality that Hillary expressed as First Lady. A quick glimpse into the future and we are now viewing the high powered figure that we know today. Her body movements were concave and limited in range, in the past everything about the First Lady was dainty. Now when we look at Hillary she has wide ranges in her body movements and an inviting yet powerful tone to her voice. Besides the obvious transformations, Jeffries points out the less obvious signs of nonverbal coaching. Upon completion of a support rally, amongst the roaring applause Hillary points and thanks members of the audience. Relaying a feeling that Hillary knows people everywhere, or that she is simply thanking you in the audience for your support personally when in reality there is no person she is pointing to in particular. These techniques are obvious signs of coaching in a …show more content…
Gestures are more than expressions of feeling for public figures, there is real coaching that these people go through in order to learn how to suppress affect displays, and other unintentional nonverbal gestures. Manipulation of gestures by celebrities and other high profile figures are proven to be key in the marketing of these figures. Nonverbal communication has demonstrated itself as a deeply embedded subject in the acceptance and continued popularity in renowned
Clinton, who started off as merely a First Lady, has moved on to become a candidate for the American presidency making her a perfect observation piece. In her early years in the public eye, the documentary shows us examples of the timid and submissive personality that Hillary expressed as First Lady. A quick glimpse into the future and we are now viewing the high powered figure that we know today. Her body movements were concave and limited in range, in the past everything about the First Lady was dainty. Now when we look at Hillary she has wide ranges in her body movements and an inviting yet powerful tone to her voice. Besides the obvious transformations, Jeffries points out the less obvious signs of nonverbal coaching. Upon completion of a support rally, amongst the roaring applause Hillary points and thanks members of the audience. Relaying a feeling that Hillary knows people everywhere, or that she is simply thanking you in the audience for your support personally when in reality there is no person she is pointing to in particular. These techniques are obvious signs of coaching in a …show more content…
Gestures are more than expressions of feeling for public figures, there is real coaching that these people go through in order to learn how to suppress affect displays, and other unintentional nonverbal gestures. Manipulation of gestures by celebrities and other high profile figures are proven to be key in the marketing of these figures. Nonverbal communication has demonstrated itself as a deeply embedded subject in the acceptance and continued popularity in renowned