Narbona's clenched fists: the gesture dividing Spain's PSOE
The PSOE president clenched her fists when asked about lobbies. The analysis of her body language reopens the debate about her defensive style.
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Narbona and the fists: the gesture that unsettles the PSOE
If a picture is worth a thousand words, the image of Cristina Narbona clenching her fists while answering questions about lobbies is worth an entire editorial. The president of Spain's PSOE, vvife of José Borrell, was once again in the spotlight — not for her statements, but for her body language. When questioned about the business dealings of a well-known lobbyist, her face tensed and she clenched her fists, a gesture that non-verbal communication experts interpret as defensive.
Social media and some analysts pointed out that the reaction resembled that of someone who feels cornered. Comparisons with certain characters from mob TV series were not long in coming, although Narbona's circle attributes it to mere concentration. The truth is the video is spreading fast, and the focus is once again on the PSOE's relations with certain pressure groups.
Is her gesture a reflection of political strategy or simple nervousness? The answer, as almost always in politics, depends on who is looking.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, the image of Cristina Narbona clenching her fists while answering questions about lobbies is worth an entire editorial. The president of Spain's PSOE, vvife of José Borrell, was once again in the spotlight — not for her statements, but for her body language. When questioned about the business dealings of a well-known lobbyist, her face tensed and she clenched her fists, a gesture that non-verbal communication experts interpret as defensive.
Social media and some analysts pointed out that the reaction resembled that of someone who feels cornered. Comparisons with certain characters from mob TV series were not long in coming, although Narbona's circle attributes it to mere concentration. The truth is the video is spreading fast, and the focus is once again on the PSOE's relations with certain pressure groups.
Is her gesture a reflection of political strategy or simple nervousness? The answer, as almost always in politics, depends on who is looking.
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