Thread by @DrGJackBrown

1/ THREAD: Body Language Analysis No. 4658: Ivanka Trump and Jean Schmidt — The Tight Lip Curl combined with a Palm Down Gesture

#BodyLanguageExpert #BodyLanguage #JeanSchmidt #IvankaTrump #BehaviorAnalysis #EmotionalIntelligence

2/ Note this image of Ivanka Trump at the 2020 CPAC. Her mouth and specifically her lips are in a tightened, ovalish configuration with the lips flared outward

3/ This is similar outward flaring of the lips as described by a classic 'Lip Curl' — only here, the is mouth forming a significantly tighter, 'pulled in', smaller opening (although not a 'Lip Purse').

4/ Note, although not fully visible in this image, both of Ivanka's hands are palm-out and palm-down (fingers splayed).

5/ A second example of this #BodyLanguage is seen in this image of #JeanSchmidt (Ohio Republican State-level Representative).

6/ “Ohio Republican Rep. Jean Schmidt sparked outrage during a hearing on an abortion bill when she said a hypothetical teenager traumatized by rape would have the 'opportunity' to help that child become a 'productive human being'.” (per The Cincinnati Enquirer)

7/ SUMMARY: This Tight Lip Curl is indicative of a patronizing, condescending emotional tone — in addition to expressing feelings of moral superiority.

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8/ ...The additional and simultaneous palm-down gestures act as nonverbal amplifiers of these moral superiority thought-emotions.

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