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Old 02-04-2011, 09:37 AM   #5
detbuch
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Originally Posted by Raven View Post
That during all (or most) of Obama's speeches
he never looks forward at "you" the video Audience
he only turns his head from side to side....

I can't remember any other President doing that...
he never looks you in the eye . or avoids it

WHAT does this MEAN?
One of the recommended ways to overcome "stage fright" when speaking to an audience is, exactly, looking from side to side and avoiding eye contact. It's a way of not acknowledging the presence of a crowd.

On another psychological level, it could be a sign of insincerity--but that's a bit tricky, since politicians are adept at faking "sincerity" by "looking you in the eye" when they speak.
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