Can you tell what is happening in a person by how they stand? Or look at you? Or by facile expressions? Do they have to say anything for you to know? Or get the point? Or hear them?
Body language by a raised fist means something. So does turning your back, or looking down, or frowning, or scowling, or kicking, or even going to sleep.
Body language speaks volumes. You can hear the person whether they have ever uttered a word. You catch their tone, their attitude, their priority, even their values.
I watched with amusement as the first Presidential debate took place Wednesday night.
One guy looked bored, disinterested, sheepish, dispassionate, disrespectful, and un-Presidential.
The other stood confident, looked passionate, courteous, and bold.
All day the pundits have been sizing up the results and everyone, including the President's supporters, gave the challenger the win by a huge margin. I won't repeat the debate, but I couldn't help but focus on the body language. It was evident that one guy didn't have a clue or really care.
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Today is the 601st post of this blog. Man, that is hard to believe, but it is true. It seems like yesterday that I was writing the first post. I enjoy writing a few thoughts each week, and appreciate those who read and respond from time to time.
My goal is to encourage people to choose the better part of life.
I hope I have done that from time to time.
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Thanks Pastor Dykes for posting faithfully. I enjoy reading your entries. I picked up on what you mentioned in this post. You hit that on the nail.
ReplyDeleteThe next debate should be interesting as well!
LaDonna
Good to hear from you. I think of you and Keith often. Please tell him hi for me and look forward to seeing you at our next District Council. Would love to have a meal with you. Would love for you guys to get to know Wanda.
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