Boris johnson & donald trump body language mirror each other

Boris Johnson and Donald Trump were pictured this morning, as they met for breakfast at the G7 summit in Biarritz, France. The G7 (or Group of Seven) is an organisation made up of the

world's seven largest so-called advanced economies: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States. The group regards itself as "a community of

values", with freedom and human rights, democracy and the rule of law, and prosperity and sustainable development as its key principles. Following their breakfast, Donald described

Boris as ”the right man” to deliver Brexit. Asked what his advice was for Brexit, the US president said: “He [Johnson] needs no advice, he is the right man for the job” to which Boris said

Trump was “on message there”. Body language expert Judi James analysed their exchange and she told Express.co.uk the two leaders appeared to be “mirroring” each others behaviour, with Boris

in particular making it clear whose side he wanted to be seen on. She said: “Boris’s body language with Trump seemed like a very clear and emphatic declaration of whose side of the

playground he wanted to be seen on. “Following some ill-fitting rituals with EU leaders like Macron and Merkel, Boris arrived on the staircase for breakfast, standing behind the US president

using enough mirroring and upped status signals to suggest like-minded rapport between two men who share several behavioural and charismatic traits.” In images released from the meeting,

the pair can be seen looking deep in conversation at the breakfast table as they smiled and joked. “Over breakfast the men used mirroring techniques, with Boris’s clamped smile and jutted

jaw suggesting he had gone into full Churchill mode, a sign that he saw himself at his ideal level of world politics here," Judi revealed. “Trump pointed to Boris in a semi-stab to

suggest some play-fighting and Boris’s reply of a finger-duel but with an open-mouthed laugh would have hinted the pair have some interesting skirmishes to come, but very much in the style

of mentor and mini-me rather than horn-locking alphas.” Other images showed Donald with his arm around Boris as they made their way down a staircase, after the morning meal. Judi continued:

“Trump looked happy to be with the man he tagged ‘Britain Trump’, a title that would have flattered the ego of the president, while Boris stood tall and erect for the first time in photos

since arriving at the G7, in what looked like a sharper suit, with his chest puffed, his hands balled into fists of determination and a mouth-clamped smile of what looked like pride on his

face.” Judging by their body language, Judi explained that Donald also seemed to have adopted some of Boris’ traits, particularly the UK Prime Minister’s spontaneity and eccentricity. she

added: “Trump must get Boris’s trait of spontaneous and often eccentric gesticulation because he used similar techniques when he first came into office. “He should also enjoy Boris’s habit

of speaking his mind and something of that was signalled when Boris performed an extravagant point at the base of the stairs before standing with one hand in his pocket and the other on his

hip.” It comes after Donald arrived in France with his wife Melania Trump the day before. The US First Lady, 49, divided fans as she wore a bold yellow dress. While some mimicked the

flamboyant gown, which had a random print down the front, others questioned whether it gave a nod to the yellow vests worn by French protestors. Twitter users piled in to discuss the body

language between the two men. One wrote: “Do other people feel the same embarrasment as me watching Boris Johnson trying to imitate Donald Trump's body language, obviously not knowing

what position to take up as he follows him and all the time with that silly smirk on his face?” Another said: “Appears that Boris and Trump are getting on famously and that is before Brexit.

Hopeful for some good future trade deals. Body language superb.” “Has anyone written a study of Boris Johnson's body language? He has the posture of a lower 5th boy who's been

caught stealing matron's knickers,” another added. Judi also analysed Boris Johnson and Emmanuel Macron’s body language, poiting to a ‘alpha rivalry and one-upmanship’ between them. 

The British Prime Minister appeared to want to play the part of a “slightly bumbling wannabe hero” when meeting both Angela Merkel and Macron, according to a body language expert. However,

both the European leaders exemplified politeness.