Watch this clip from Modern Family, where father, Phil Dunphy tries unsuccessfully to intimidate his daughter’s boyfriend with his nonverbal behavior (1:57)
We Cool Moment 9-23 - Modern Family
After you watch the short video, answer the following questions:
Which types of nonverbal (see textbook) behavior was Phil using?
Why was Phil unsuccessful in conveying his message to Dylan? What should he have done differently?
What are potential problems with relying on body language to convey one’s message?
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