Men's Facial Hair ...... What's Behind It?

I recently did an article for the August issue of Cosmo on Men's Facial Hair. Below are some of my insights:

Mustache
Since a mustache can obscure a guy’s smile, frown, smirk, etc., it’s a perfect way for him to appear more mysterious. A mustache also makes them feel they have more character manliness and power.

Chin Strap
Guys who shave their facial hair into a “chin strap” think it’s a manly look because it imitates tough, real-life things like the chin strap of a soldier’s helmet.

A big, bushy beard
Says that a guy wants to feel rebellious and doesn’t care what other people think (think Zach Galifiniakis).

The full beard
I don’t shave, can be rebellious but if it is unkempt and trimmed it may signal a desire to break all the rules or hide from himself.

Soul Patch
A guy who sports this patch of hair under his mouth wants to show that he is unique and creative (started with the beatniks of the 1950s).



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.

More than Cozy....What does Their Body Language Reveal?

Paula and Simon appear more than cozy in these pics. He looks like he’s dying to start a relationship with her.

My read of these photos will be in next weeks National Enquirer.


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.

Patti Reads the Body Language of Casey Anthony on the Dr. Drew Show

Find out my latest body language reads that I shared with Dr. Drew yesterday after viewing tapes of Casey Anthony in the courtroom during the murder trial of her 2 year old daughter, Caylee. I also revealed some insights on Casey's mother, Robin, as she took the stand to testify. Check the link below to view my YouTube channel.
http://www.youtube.com/user/bodylanguageexpert#p/u/0/FlPEka0XOds


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.

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.