Speaker 1 - Man in blue shirt Speaker 2 - Man in yellow shirt View the image above and observe the nonverbal communication of both speakers. What messages are these speakers conveying? Use at least 5 specific examples to discuss the messages conveyed by their appearance; their posture, gestures and movement; as well as their eye contact and facial expressions.

Answer:

The man in the blue shirt seems eager to explain something or persuade the other man. His mouth is open as if he is speaking, and his raised, open hand and wide gestures emphasize his words. He leans toward the man in yellow, and his gaze appears directed at him, suggesting that he is trying to engage him. Both men wear shirts and ties, giving them a neat, somewhat formal appearance. In contrast, the man in yellow appears annoyed or defensive: his eyebrows are furrowed, his mouth is tight, and both of his hands are clenched into fists. His shoulders and body angle away from the speaker, and he does not appear to return the speaker’s eye contact. Together, these signals suggest that the blue-shirted man is animatedly making a point while the yellow-shirted man is uncomfortable or frustrated with what he is hearing.