Sep 13, 2008 2:13 pm US/Eastern
Sarah Palin's Body Language Interpreted
Body Language And What Every "Body" Is Saying About Sarah Palin's Interview
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In her first major interview this week on network television, Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin communicated her message in her words and in her body language.
Professor Jennifer Reem of Nova Southeastern University explained that "She has a totally different demeanor than during her speech at the Republican National Convention."
Reem is a speech coach, who believes 80 to 90 percent of what people communicate can be interpreted from non-verbal messages.
"She is trying to impress the media to shape her future coverage," added Reem, who reviewed Palin's recent network television interview with ABC News anchor Charlie Gibson. "She is dressed in a power suit - dark colors - more masculine than feminine."
Further reading of her interview, Reem said, "She has rehearsed the gestures - forward posture indicates confidence along with this direct eye contact with him."
The feedback from her interview was mixed when questioned about the Bush Doctrine, and foreign policy. Reem said, "When he goes into foreign policy matters, she blinks more and that's a sign of nervousness."
When asked about Palin's hand gestures, Reem responded, "She's trying to be emphatic and it's an attempt to communicate, 'I really mean this point'."
If Reem were to grade Palin's ability to communicate with her body language, then she would award her a "B-plus". One area of improvement, she insisted, would be for Palin to relax, be more spontaneous.
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