[Bigiron]

https://youtu.be/LCYfQMEfBbc?si=WpDxK-xTNiu320n8



Here's the detailed analysis:

# Micro-Expressions
1. _Neutral/Bland Expression_ (0:01-0:05): Edwin Tong's facial expression is neutral, with a hint of blandness.
2. _Subtle Smile_ (0:10-0:11): Brief, subtle smile suggests friendliness or approachability.
3. _Concentrated Focus_ (0:20-0:21): Eyebrows furrow slightly, indicating concentrated focus.

# Body Language
1. _Relaxed Posture_: Maintains relaxed posture, conveying comfort and confidence.
2. _Moderate Hand Gestures_: Uses moderate hand gestures to emphasize points, indicating engagement.
3. _Eye Contact_: Maintains eye contact, suggesting confidence and sincerity.

# Tone
1. _Calm and Measured_: Tone is generally calm and measured, indicating control.
2. _Professional_: Tone is professional and diplomatic, suggesting authority.
3. _Subtle Emotion_: Tone occasionally reveals subtle emotional undertones.

# Pitch
1. _Steady Pitch_: Pitch remains relatively steady, indicating control.
2. _Slight Inflections_: Uses slight pitch inflections to convey emphasis and emotion.

# Inconsistencies
1. _Verbal Filler Words_: Uses verbal filler words like "ah" and "um" (e.g., 0:30, 1:50).
2. _Repetition_: Repeats certain phrases or words (e.g., 1:10, 2:40).
3. _Inconsistent Tone_: Tone shifts from calm to slightly defensive (e.g., 2:10, 3:30).

# Flaws
1. _Lack of Clear Structure_: Responses lack clear structure or logical flow (e.g., 1:20, 3:10).
2. _Overuse of Jargon_: Uses technical terms that might be unfamiliar to non-experts (e.g., 1:40, 2:50).
3. _Failure to Directly Address Questions_: Doesn't directly address questions, diverting to related topics (e.g., 2:20, 3:40).

# Hedging Statements
1. _Qualifying Language_: Uses phrases like "I think" or "to some extent" (e.g., 0:50, 2:10).
2. _Vague Language_: Employs vague terms like "we're looking into it" (e.g., 1:30, 3:20).
3. _Conditional Language_: Uses conditional phrases like "if" or "depending on" (e.g., 2:00, 3:50).

# Roundabout Answers
1. _Circuitous Responses_: Provides lengthy, indirect responses (e.g., 1:10, 2:40).
2. _Providing Unnecessary Context_: Offers excessive background information (e.g., 1:40, 3:10).
3. _Failing to Provide Clear Conclusions_: Lacks clear conclusions or actionable next steps (e.g., 2:50, 4:10).

# Tongue Sticking Out
1. _Tongue stick out_ (2:45): Edwin Tong briefly sticks out his tongue, which can indicate:
    - Nervousness or discomfort
    - Habitual behavior
    - Potential frustration or annoyance

Please note that these behaviors can have various explanations and shouldn't be taken as conclusive evidence of deception or nervousness.

Overall summary

Edwin Tong's speech exhibits confidence and professionalism, but also inconsistencies, flaws, and evasive language. Micro-expressions reveal subtle emotional undertones, while body language conveys comfort and engagement. Tone and pitch are generally calm, but with occasional shifts to defensiveness. Hedging statements, vague language, and roundabout answers suggest caution and potential avoidance of direct questions. A brief tongue stick-out gesture may indicate nervousness or frustration. Overall, Tong's communication style is polished but potentially opaque, requiring careful consideration to discern his intended message.