Body Language Experts Analyze the Royal Family at Prince Louis's Christening Prince William's facial expressions say EVERYTHING.

"Prince William gives off this 'photos ... now ... really?' vibe," Susan Constantine, human behavioral expert and author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Reading Body Language, tells GoodHousekeeping.com. "His pursed lips, intense eyes, and stern face show he was irritated with the moment, not his family."

Still, he takes initiative and serves as the protector of his family. He takes charge with Prince George and Princess Charlotte (TBH, they probably are the real bosses here) and instructs them to greet the Archbishop of Canterbury. "It's evident that he's an active father and totally present with his children in this moment," explains Constantine. "He divides (and conquers) his attention between George and Charlotte, while still keeping Kate and his newborn nearby."

Kate, on the other hand, is cradling the person of the hour: Prince Louis. "Her hand is perfectly bent to cradle the baby, giving him a security," says Wood. "But what's really significant is Kate's spontaneous and joyous expression, a rather unusual sight compared to her shy and restrained demeanor." Her open-toothed smile and raised eyebrows indicate that she's attentive and experiencing some kind of surprise (joking by the Archbishop, perhaps?).

"Her 'up' body language literally brings up the energy of those around her, including spectators like us," Wood tells us. "The definition in her neck, open mouth, and raised eyebrows show that she's not only listening to what the Archbishop has to say but she's actually interested."

Following the service, the family exited the Chapel giving us one of their finest Kodak moments yet. We're talking Christmas card 2018 material.

 "In this moment, Kate's face is nearly identical to when she exited the Lindo wing after giving birth," says Wood. "She's totally enamored with this baby and exclaiming 'OMG, look at what we did!'"

Take a look for yourself:

Later in the day, Prince William has also eased up a bit and looks more relaxed in this moment, according to Constantine. "Even better, the family is walking in unison and their feet mirror one another's." Same goes for Prince George and Princess Charlotte. Precious!

But it's not all about Kate, William, and their adorable offspring: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex also gave us something to gush about. "When leaving, Meghan reaches for Harry's hand, which is obviously a norm for her," says Constantine. "However, she quickly pulls back because she knows that's not royal protocol." Meghan, the heart wants what it wants, eh?

 The bottom line: This family's love knows no bounds. The body language experts agree that Prince William and Kate Middleton are doting parents and 100% smitten with their little ones. Plus, Kate has totally mastered carrying a sleeping baby while walking in stilettos. Now, that's a true queen ... we mean, Duchess.

Link t article: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/a22094009/prince-louis-christening-body-language/

Patti Wood, MA - The Body Language Expert. For more body language insights go to her website at www.PattiWood.net. Check out Patti's website for her new book "SNAP, Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language and Charisma" at www.snapfirstimpressions.com.
     

What Your Body Language Says About You

Some people always do well during job interviews, seem to have more fun at cocktail parties and generally get along better with other people. Wouldn't you like to know their secret? The answer may be no secret at all. They could simply have more awareness of body language -- both their own and that of others.

Patti shared her insights on what your body language says about you with Healthy Life. Click the link below to find out!

http://www.healthylifect.com/home/article/Talk-This-Way-3377426.php


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.

What Your Street Style Pose Says About You

I was featured in "Refinery 29" today, which is a global fashion news magazine. I gave body language reads and descriptions of several different poses of people attending Fashion Week in New York. What's your street pose? What does it say about you?

To Cool to Stand, or Lean on Me
This stance shows a desire to look “Cool, relaxed and chill.”
The crossed feet are a unique cue, typically crossing means shyness or closure, but crossing the feet in a relaxed stance says “I am so comfortable that I don’t have to have my feet in position to flee or fight.” “I am not scared or threatened” The lean to the side also shows an ease and comfort. Only the subtle cues, sunglasses, one hand in the pocket and the other hand slightly covering the belly show her need to keep her privacy.

The walk away or Run Away, or “caught on tape” pose
“I don’t look good enough for a photo”
The feet move first under pressure and this stance, with the toes pointing away from the camera, the bowed head, and the slouched shoulders protecting the heart. The purse covering her stomach show I don’t think I look good enough, I am embarrassed.

The sassy model or look at me, or happy hoofer, Cheerleader leap
This pose shows you are super confident, joyful and love to be in the limelight.
I call this “up” body language. Upward body cues, up in the air foot, raised arms, upward facing palms, chest up and out, chin and head up are cues or happiness, joy and excitement. She loves herself from her head to her shoes!!! She knows she looks hot.

Red carpet, or the slimmer, or spanx my body, Am I ready for the red carpet?
The hand on the hip is a model technique. It lifts the chest up and up and elongates the upper torso making you look slimmer but because of the elbow out also making the viewer excited. (The elbow out creates a danger silhouette alerting the primitive brain sending it the message I am dangerous. The foot cross in this pose one foot protecting the other in a foot hug, show she knows how to pose the upper half of her body but behind the pose she is really not as confident.
She is not quite ready for the red carpet.

The prim and proper, “I know I am good, but you can’t have me.”
She knows how to take care of herself. She is confident but she doesn’t give it away for free.
The head tilted to the side shows her coyness, It says, “Aren’t I cute.” This is a woman who on one hand says, “come and get me and on the other says, but it won’t be easy.”
Notice how this poser is facing straight on to the photographer, the only poser to do so. She is protecting herself by crossing her feet and using her bag to shield her stomach or say shield herself, but the overall pose says I like myself. She is confident in every clothing and accessory choice. See how the belt is given attention and the bag is held at just the right placement to show it off, not to high and not sagging to low or too far in front to protect her pelvis.

http://www.refinery29.com/what-your-street-style-pose-says-about-you/slideshow?page=2#slide-1

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.