Reference no: EM133278533

Assignment:

Facts: 7% of messages are conveyed through words

38% through certain vocal elements (tone, inflection, noises, etc.)

55% through non-verbal (facial expressions, gestures, posture, etc.)

Non-verbal communication is key to our messaging. It often says more than we even think! The 2016 Presidential Debates had been filled with messages that were sent with everything but words. You are to watch a brief (21:13) video (Youtube - Part 1 of second presidential debate at Washington University) and then analyze what you see as it relates to the non-verbals and vocal elements (everything other than the spoken words). You should watch it twice, first with it muted so that you are watching it without words. Then a second time to see what you discover when you have access to vocal elements like tone, pitch and actual words. What impact does it have on your reaction to the overall message? Does the non-verbals affect your impression of the candidates? What impact, if any, does it have on credibility? What technique was used especially well by each candidate? In your opinion, without regard to the spoken word, who do you think "won" this debate based on the non-verbals? Why? Note: This is NOT a question asking you your political views or position, but asking you based on what you've seen and your analysis, who better commanded the stage.