Reading body language is important during job interviews, negotiations, or even presentations. You need to appreciate that more than 60% of what you try to communicate comes from your body language.
Politicians are photographed more often. So, we utilize some their public pictures to build on reading their body language.
Seating position to keep things relaxed Shoulder Shrugging Open Palm Double Handshake to express warm relationship Stiff Handshake Crossed Arms on Chest Lying signs Mirroring the other party body language
Shoulder Shrugging means that the person is in submission and wants to tell you that s/he does not know anything more of what he told you or knows nothing at all. Type of "Beats me" sign.
Double Handshake to express warm relationship Double hand handshake usually aims to express warm relationship. This is at least from Arafat, but Blair's tight lips expresses dis joy of such position.
Reading body language that is sed between enemies shaking hands for the first time is not difficult. This is clear by Rabin's lean forward and stiff arm to keep Arafat Away. Arafat also stays at bay to express power.
This is a good tactic by many of us to put a barrier against someone we don't like. You will notice this a lot if lefts. Peers at the office who don't like each other or feel insecure use it often.
Lying signs Professional politicians lie a lot because it is part of the job. This makes knowing when they are lying bit difficult for the average person. Here are some examples that might help you understand the lying signals. changing voice as it tends to go flat, not looking straight in the eyes
Mirroring the other party body language This usually happens when the two parties are in agreement in full. This can be seen by politicians when they agree or partners when they like and agree on everything. Mimicking is usually a sign of respect.