Trump and Melania's Body Language on Inauguration Day Crowded Discussed
The body language of the President of the United States (US) Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, is in the public spotlight. Trump was judged to be rude and unkind to his own wife, both during the ceremony and inauguration dance last week.
As reported by news.com.au, Wednesday (25/1/2017), social media is busy discussing the number one family relationship in the US, or the First Family, during Trump's first week in office. The public also compared the intimacy of Trump and Melania with former Presidents Barack Obama and Michelle.
The moment that came to the attention of the public was inauguration day January 20, when Trump and Melania visited the White House before moving on to the Capitol Building. Trump got out of the car and immediately greeted Obama and Michelle who were waiting outside the White House. Trump left Melania who followed behind him.
Body language expert Patti Wood, who has studied celebrity couple interactions for more than 20 years, found 'flawed' in Trump and Melania's husband-wife relationship. "What I don't see when they step out of the car is warmth or tenderness," he said.
"There are several ways, with Trump can wait for his wife before greeting the Obama family, but he did not do it. Instead, he walked ahead and left him (Melania-ed) behind, showing himself more important and higher," he added.
Wood thinks Trump should accompany Melania while climbing the steps of the White House, or when giving gifts to the Obama family. "What tickled me the most was that he didn't even look back, look at his wife and officially introduce her to the Obama family," said Wood.
"The Obama family made her (Melania-ed) feel welcome, but I don't see Trump making Melania feel that way. The meeting at the White House is a moment for the old family to welcome a new family, but what I see - it doesn't look like the Trump family as one. , "he added.
Another body language expert, Dr Lillian Glass, nicknamed 'First Lady in Communication', rated Trump walking before his wife as 'rude' and 'lacking affection'. However, Glass stated, the public cannot arbitrarily compare married couples.
"You can not compare the two. Barack and Michelle married when young. Michelle is the boss of him (Obama), and they fell in love so they decided to live together. Trump has been married several times, so the situation is different," he explained.
Wood added that Trump and Melania's body language while dancing at the dinner on January 20 also again showed a lack of intimacy between the couple. Trump and Melania have been married for 12 years, they have one son named Barron (10).
"While dancing, she (Melania) pulls her upper body back. Usually, when you hold hands, you link your fingers to someone else's hand. But Melania's hand, instead of clasping or gripping comfortably, is held away from Trump's hand. , this indicates he is uncomfortable with Trump, "he explained.
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