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 Observing Body Language – Charlie Rose interview of Bill Gates
 2016 – First Presidential Debate – Hillary Clinton vs. Donald Trump – Lectern Style
 2012 – First Presidential Debate – Barack Obama vs. Mitt Romney – Lectern Style 
 2012 – Second Presidential Debate – Barack Obama vs. Mitt Romney – Town Hall Style
 2012 – Third Presidential Debate – Barack Obama vs. Mitt Romney – Discussion Style 

 

 

Observing Body Language

Excerpts from a Charlie Rose interview of Bill Gates are analyzed from a body language perspective.

Observations include Conversational-izing, Virtual Space, and Timelines.

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  2016 – Presidential Debate #1
(Clinton / Trump) – Lectern Style

 

An analysis of the first Presidential debate of 2016 between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. The “lectern” style shows candidates in standing positions at fixed lecterns. The focus is on body language, eye contact, hand gestures, vocal challenges, and viewing angles, as well as the effect of televised single-screen and split-screen views.

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  2012 – Presidential Debate #1
(Obama / Romney) – Lectern Style 

 

An analysis of the FIRST Presidential debate of 2012 between Mitt Romney and Barack Obama. The “lectern” style shows candidates in standing positions at fixed lecterns and allows for a focus on body language, including eye contact, hand gestures, physical stances, angles, and head tilts.

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  2012 – Presidential Debate #2
(Obama / Romney) – Town Hall Style 

 

An analysis of the SECOND Presidential debate of 2012 between Mitt Romney and Barack Obama. The “town hall” style allows for an in-depth review of performance issues, including body language, eye contact, hand gestures, proximity, navigation, confrontation, and speaking style.

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  2012 – Presidential Debate #3
(Obama / Romney) – Discussion Style 

 

An analysis of the THIRD Presidential debate of 2012 between Mitt Romney and Barack Obama. The “discussion” style allows for an in-depth review of upper body actions, including visibility of gestures, eye contact, hand positions, proximity, confrontation, and speaking style.

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