Navarro’s main subject is the role of body language messages in identifying functional, and dysfunctional relationships.
Question 2
Navarro comes into the conclusion that the relationships between the two cruise couples are on the verge of dissolving through observing the body language of one of the spouse. During the conversation, Navarro observed that whereas the wife of one of his male friend responded in a cacophony of ‘Absolutely!’ and ‘Yes!’ her body language communication showed dissatisfaction. Her fist was under her chin as she grasped her necklace.
Question 3
The non-verbal messages that reveal loving relationships include heads tilt, skin becoming more pliable, pupils dilating, lips becoming full and warm, relaxation of facial muscles, eyes getting larger.
Question 4
The non-verbal messages that the man in the lounge should have observed are signs of discomfort such as being ignored, avoidance of eye contact, and turning away.
Question 5
Navarro claim is that in identifying dysfunctional relationships, words do not matter. Rather cues in the body language of the couples will rightfully inform whether a relationship is working/genuine or not.
Question 6
Navarro’s provides evidence by showcasing contrasting messages between body language cues and spoken words. The body language cues correctly informed on functional and dysfunctional relationships.
Question 7
The illustrations play a major role in affirming Navarro’s arguments. The illustrations raise the concern and interest in what the reader should expect from the text. The authors opening is effective because it puts across the writer’s ultimate message that is the status of a relationship can only be determined by observing the body language rather than the spoken words.
Question 8
The author has convinced me that body language can accurately inform on the rightful feeling and thoughts of our counterparts. The logic behind the argument is persuasive. Additionally, the author is an expert on the subject under discussion given that he has more than 25 years’ experience working for FBI specifically in profiling and counterintelligence.
Question 9
Undoubtedly, I can read the nonverbal language of my instructors. I have learnt that body language is the most effective tool of knowing other people’s thoughts and feelings.
Response to Classmates Answers
In question one, the post clearly identifies dysfunctional relationships as the main subject presented by Navarro. It is true that Navarro concentrates on the topic of dysfunctional relationships. However, he takes special interest on the factor of body language cues in observing whether a relationship is functional or dysfunctional. Additionally, the author does not fully lean toward dysfunctional relationships but also gives some instances of a functional relationship. Overall, it is certain that the author takes some specific interest on the role played by body language cues in determining whether a relationship is functional or dysfunctional. However, the larger part of his work focuses on justifying that whereas verbal words can indicate that a relationship is functional, the body language could be on the other hand raise an alarm that the relationship is on the verge of collapsing. In my opinion, the classmate correctly identifies that the authors speak of dysfunctional relationships; however, it seems that he is interested in showcasing the role played by body language in informing on whether a relationship is functional or dysfunctional.
In question 10, I agree with the idea that one can read the nonverbal language of our instructors with certainty. It is true that the instructors showcase different body languages during each lecture even though they would lecture effectively through verbal communication. Some body-languages can easily tell whether the instructor is confused, stressed up, annoyed, jovial, or bored.
