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Clayton And Susie's Body Language At “After The Final Rose” The Bachelor, Secrets and Insights into The Bachelor Body Language


The link to the Video is below this article

Clayton Echard’s season of The Bachelor was tumultuous, but he eventually got his happy ending (even if it didn’t involve a proposal). During the live finale on March 15, Echard revealed that he and Susie Evans reunited post-show and that they’re in a happy relationship now. Still, Echard and Evans’ body language at “After The Final Rose” was full of tension, according to a body language expert — not exactly the comfortable ease you’d expect from two people deeply in love.

Of course, some awkwardness is to be expected. The last time audiences saw this duo together, Evans was leaving Echard brokenhearted in Iceland. Not to mention, before that, he unkindly asked her to leave, and Evans said that he made her feel like a “stray dog.” And lest we forget! This same night, Evans had to watch Echard devastate his two other exes, Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia, in Iceland and hear them confront him in real-time.

With that kind of history, it only makes sense that taking their romance public could be a source of stress for Echard and Evans — and it’s palpable. Patti Wood, body language expert and author of SNAP: Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language, and Charisma, says, “They’re not good with each other under stress. They haven’t figured that out yet.” Here’s how she breaks down their “ATFR” interview.


During the couple’s sit-down with Jesse Palmer, Evans’ vocal cues and body language were all about regaining control. “She didn’t stop talking, she didn’t let [Echard] talk, she repeated herself — those are power language cues,” Wood says. “They indicate that she wanted to take power over the situation.” Considering Evans’ wasn’t been able to share her side of the story for the four months since filming ended, that determination to be heard makes total sense.

Evans’ body language sent a similar message. See how she sat down next to Echard? “You’ll notice that her body [her knees, pelvis, stomach, and face] is oriented toward [Palmer]. She felt challenged and had to defend herself, so she looked to who she felt was her criticizer or opponent.”

Wood also points out Evans’ posture. “Her shoulder was hunched forward and down to prepare for the battle.” Fortunately, Palmer came out of their ~brawl~ unscathed.



Deserved or not, Echard did not have an easy night — and the toll of it was apparent in his body language. In this interview, he seemed to know Evans needed control, but ceding it wasn’t necessarily easy. After sitting down, Wood notes that he “moved forward in front of her, [it’s] sort of a grab for attention.”

Still, he didn’t interrupt Evans’ spiel. While Evans spoke to Palmer, Wood notes how Echard “tilted his head in submission to keep eye contact with her as much as possible.” But that doesn’t mean that he felt at ease.

Wood points out the way Echard reached for Evans’ leg — “the fingertips are on and the thumb, but the hand is arched up, it’s almost fearful.” (Apparently, if it was a more comfortable stance, Echard’s palm would have been down and soft around her leg.) Though his hand eventually relaxed, Wood says that “the first touch is critical” in body language analysis.



Here is the link to the video I analyzed and the full article. 




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.
     

Dating and Relationship Tips From Body Language Expert Patti Wood


Answers to questions from Medium Magazine about Dating.

1.  What do you think about dating apps?

They work well if you are levelheaded. Do your research on the person you chose to interact with and head warning signs/red flags that someone is deceitful or dangerous.

2.  What tips would you give to someone who has to go on a first date? I am not sure why you say, "..has to go on a first date." You shouldn't feel forced to go on a first date. The essential tips would be to pick a safe place, let friends know where you are and who you are meeting, plan on the way to exit if you need to gracefully. If you don't feel happy and excited about the prospect of dating the person rethink the date. Have topics you like to talk about and that they may enjoy discussing. And number one, be interested and curious about your date. Expect to have a good time! You are discovering a new human being, and that is glorious.

3.  Choose one of the following questions:

o    What are some great conversation starters for a first date? Why?

What's the best thing that has happened in your life in the last week? In the last year?

What's the most unique positive thing about you? Examples: One set of twins, lived in another country, have skied in the Swiss Alps, you volunteer at Foodbank, you have lobbied with your Representatives for World Peace. You have been in the parade at Comic-Con. You are asking for a positive story. This question leads to great conversations and insights.

Who is a person in your life that is your True North, the most hones credible person you know? What kind of behavior do they demonstrate? What do they say?

4.  What are some original date ideas?

Do something fun, playful exciting. For example, Go on the Farris Wheel,  Blacklight bowling, Karaoke, an international farmers market, find a fruit or other food you haven't eaten, eat or cook it, go to a bookstore or library, and give each other a quest to find something in a book. You will get your adrenaline up and see how the other person enjoys the excitement and good adventure.

5.  How long should someone wait before entering a more serious relationship with someone? That depends so much on you. Do you feel comfortable and safe and your best self in their presence? Do they make you feel the world and other people in it are overall good? Do they like your friends and family. Do they speak well of people with whom they have close relationships? Do you feel good when you have spent 24 hours with them? Is your life even better because they are in it?

6.  In your opinion, what are some personality traits men find irresistible in women? Pretty, Laughs at their jokes/humor, Exciting.

7.  In your opinion, what are some personality traits men ( do you mean women? find irresistible in men? Funny, Tall, Handsome, good job/income.

8.  How can people find you? Patti@Pattiwood.net Bodylanguagelady@blogspot.com

9.  Do you have a book/online course/app you would like our readers to know about? Snap Making the Most of First Impressions Body Language and Charisma

 


First Impression, Greeting, Handshake, Introduction Etiquette from First Impression Expert Patti Wood


Selling to the Different DISC Personality Types

  • Dominance. GET IT DONE This personality is ambitious, intimidating, strong-minded, and daring. Think CEO. With this type, you want to focus on winning and profits; touch on the high points (think executive summary, not long proposal), and be direct. As we saw it written somewhere, "Be brief, brilliant, and be gone!" The best style is fast and high energy with many bullet points and bold headlines. Emphasize that what you sell is the best, the top the winner.
  • Influence. GET APRECTIATED  These people care about social recognition, new experiences, and appearance. Many people in all different job titles fall into this group. Here, we're visualizing salespeople, advertising and marketing professionals, fashion executives, and so forth. When you write to this group, take a more personal approach. Be animated and enthusiastic. Tell brief stories Name drop, and focus on the big picture. Emphasize that what you sell is the newest, the leading edge, the "coolest."
  • Steadiness. GET ALONG These are the "good guys" and "steady Eddies." They make wonderful friends, are loyal, and would rather listen and support than be center stage. They're generally family-centered. With this group, write in a relaxing, supportive style and focus on how your solution benefits them and their families, personal or corporate, and will keep things going, steady and sure.
  • Conscientious. GET IT RIGHT. These are analytical types. They find the mistakes, point them out, and correct them. These professionals need data and facts to make decisions. They want you to stick to business. They are skeptical, value knowledge, and need to know the pros and cons of any situation. If you offer a white paper to download, this group will most likely read it. But it had better be actual research, not a thinly veiled advertorial. Emphasize that what you are selling is the "Right" solution, error-free, and follows the rules. 




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.
     

Nurses in Film, Nurses in Movies, Nurses Portrayed Positively in Movies.


I analyze the body language of characters in film and recommend four films that show the main characters, nurses who show calmness in the face of adversity and danger. The nurses in the first two films move slowly and deliberately, their facial expressions remain subdued and unruffled, and their voices are, for the most part, are spoken at a low volume with slight vocal variation or stress, and their breathing is steady. They show a soft empathetic shift when dealing with the death of a patient.
This calmness makes their shift to anger when they feel patients are at risk, more dramatic, and shows that they will fight and show their full power. Interestingly, I have seen that calm to anger shift to show that nurses care in other films.
The first is a classic film that I first saw as a child that showed me that I, as a female could one day do a great thing, The Lady with the Lamp. Later came the film, Florence Nightingale. The fourth film Angels in America shows that and a certain sassiness as well as an ability to deal with grief and death in patients they cared for over a long period of time.


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.