History Channel – Secrets Of Body Language

Gestures, facial expressions and body movement compose ninety-three percent of communication–only seven percent of understanding derives from words. Experts in non-verbal signals will deconstruct video footage of people from iconic moments in history, past and present, to reveal what was truly being said. Learn how subtle movements are used to persuade masses, establish power, and advance careers–most often without anyone knowing it.

For two hours, key body language experts such as Harry Witchel, Patti Wood, Janine Driver and Mark Jeffries conduct a minilab and tutorial showing by example, exactly how our actions speak louder than our words, and how we betray ourselves by the slightest movements.

The body language pioneer Dr. Paul Ekman's work is cited, his ground-breaking studies are explained in some detail, including his researched seven basic universal emotions and the resultant expressions of sadness, happiness, anger, fear, surprise, disgust, and contempt.

The experts dissect these established non-verbal communication markers with video clips of political speeches, pop culture moments and even real police footage that expose the frauds and the out-and-out liars.



Russia¡s Vladimir Putin's macho swagger and hand-shaking technique is carefully analyzed, as is body language quick learner, British ex PM Tony Blair. President George Bush has distinctively American body language that shows little energy expenditure and a preference for space and distance.

Because nonverbal communication also has cultural meanings, History’s producers delve a bit into the regional context of body language.

Cultural norms regarding kinesics vary between countries; if you are not familiar with the local body language norms, you very well may be misunderstood, and sometimes misinterpreted.
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