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The Smiles and Body Language of Congressmen Wiener and Spritzer as They Confess and Apologize






This is an expression I call the cry cover smile. Yes, most people who give this expression believe they are covering their true emotions with a smile. This expression is typically found in men and I think comes from the need to keep a “stiff upper lip.” Many times this expression is an attempt to hide many intense emotions sadness, fear and anger. I see it in men, who typically have very strong egos and power that are caught and brought down. There are several photos of this expression in former Governor Blancovich.

http://www.timesunion.com/living/article/Pursed-lips-tell-the-story-1414370.php#ixzz1Og7WRMJW


Congressman Wiener’s expression is a suppressed fear, disgust and anger (If you cover up his mouth and look at just his eyes you will see the whites around his eyes and his sideways glance, and disgust. Notice the wrinkled nose that is a unique movement of the face given in disgust.)
If I knew exactly when he gave that expression I could tell you whether he was disgusted with himself for what he did or disgusted with the media at a particular question or bringing his behavior to light. The wrinkled upraised chin and tight lips show a suppression of fear and also of anger.


Spritzer also has a cry cover smile. His chin is more raised and more defiant and proud and more of the bottom lip is raised and held inside the mouth. The corners of the mouth come down significantly in a way that is more common to this expression showing his need to smile through the pain. Cover his mouth and you see his eyes are more hooded downwards at the corners and sad. This combination reminds me of the classic sad clown painted face.


Patti Wood, MA, Certified Speaking Professional - The Body Language Expert. For more body language insights go to her website at http://pattiwood.net/. Also check out the body language quiz on her YouTube Channel at http://youtube.com/user/bodylanguageexpert.

How "Image Problems" were Handled from a PR Perspective

I did an interview for ABC News on body language and verbal communication. Check the link below!
http://abcn.ws/iLmKMw
Below are two examples of body language and verbal communication.
The consensus is that Weiner bungled this big time and fanned the flames. Then, again, now it seems to be fizzling out… For comparison, NJ Gov. Chris Christie handled the controversy over using a state helicopter to fly to his son’s baseball game in a firm and swift way, decisively putting the debate to rest.
Video on that below.
Weiner---
TUESDAY (press conference with reporters): http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/rep-anthony-weiner-spars-reporters-13728683
WEDNESDAY (sit-down interview with ABC): http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/anthony-weiner-interview-twitter-photo-13741495?page=1&playlist=2808979§ion=2808950&tab=9482931---
Christie ---
THURSDAY (video in blog) http://blogs.abcnews.com/thenote/2011/06/gov-chris-christie-will-reimburse-nj-for-use-of-state-helicopter.


Patti Wood, MA, Certified Speaking Professional - The Body Language Expert. For more body language insights go to her website at http://pattiwood.net/. Also check out the body language quiz on her YouTube Channel at http://youtube.com/user/bodylanguageexpert.

Tot Mom's Facial Expressions.....What Do They Mean?

I recently read the body language of Tot Mom, Casey Anthony, on the Nancy Grace Show. Check the link below to find out what Casey's facial expressions revealed as she listened to her mother on the witness stand.

http://www.youtube.com/user/bodylanguageexpert

Patti Wood, MA, Certified Speaking Professional - The Body Language Expert. For more body language insights go to her website at http://pattiwood.net/. Also check out the body language quiz on her YouTube Channel at http://youtube.com/user/bodylanguageexpert.

Update on Tot Mom's Body Language

Check the link below to find out what I revealed on the Nancy Grace Show about Tot Mom's "hot under the collar motions" that she made while in court as her friends tesified about her partying behavior.
http://www.youtube.com/user/bodylanguageexpert#p/u/1/fqYh5bGYbmY



Patti Wood, MA, Certified Speaking Professional - The Body Language Expert. For more body language insights go to her website at http://PattiWood.net. Also check out the body language quiz on her YouTube Channel at http://youtube.com/user/bodylanguageexpert.

When Verbally Attacked what does Tot Mom's Body Language Reveal?

Nancy Grace asked me to weigh in on Tot Mom, Casey Anthony's behavior when she was verbally attacked by a spectator in the courtroom. Check the link below to find out what her body language revealed.




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Patti Wood, MA, Certified Speaking Professional - The Body Language Expert. For more body language insights go to her website at http://PattiWood.net. Also check out the body language quiz on her YouTube Channel at http://youtube.com/user/bodylanguageexpert.