SG Talk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIgzqaCqTho

A detailed analysis of Koh Poh Koon’s micro expressions, body language, language patterns, and speech rate, with specific timestamps:

Koh Poh Koon

Overall Demeanor: Koh Poh Koon presents as somewhat defensive and slightly agitated, particularly while making clarifications. He often looks down at his phone, and seems to fidget. His tone shifts from calm to more assertive at times.

(0:42-0:46)

Micro Expression/Body Language: He is looking down at his phone, and is fiddling with his collar, showing slight fidgeting. His face is neutral and looking down.

Language Pattern/Speech Rate: His speech is measured, his tone is neutral.

(0:46 - 0:52)

Micro Expression/Body Language: He looks at the phone and then up at the audience, his tone is quite direct.

Language Pattern/Speech Rate: His speech is measured with a slight increase in tone as he sets up his point.

(0:52-1:11)

Micro Expression/Body Language: Koh Poh Koon continues to fiddle with his phone. He uses hand gestures to emphasize his points and conveys a sense of confusion and slight frustration.

Language Pattern/Speech Rate: Tone is conversational with slight sarcasm. His speech is measured, and he does not look up much from his phone while reading.

(1:11 - 1:26)

Micro Expression/Body Language: He looks up from his phone, and uses his hand to make a point, while maintaining direct eye contact with audience.

Language Pattern/Speech Rate: Tone is direct, almost forceful, in this section. His speech rate is still measured, but his tone has become assertive.

(1:27-1:28)

Micro Expression/Body Language: Looks down at his phone.

Language Pattern/Speech Rate: Speech is moderate and tone is neutral.

(1:28-1:30)

Micro Expression/Body Language: Looks directly at the speaker to acknowledge the speaker before sitting down.

Language Pattern/Speech Rate: N/A

(3:26-3:49)

Micro Expression/Body Language: He fidgets with his phone and looks down.

Language Pattern/Speech Rate: He is speaking moderately while setting up a point.

(3:49-4:05)

Micro Expression/Body Language: Fiddling with his phone and uses a hand to make his point.

Language Pattern/Speech Rate: He speaks in a moderate tone, and he maintains direct eye contact.

(4:05 - 4:17)

Micro Expression/Body Language: He fiddles with his hands and phone while reading from his phone. His tone and body language show that he is making an important point.

Language Pattern/Speech Rate: Speech is measured and tone is firm.

(4:17-4:20)

Micro Expression/Body Language: His body posture is straight and he uses hand gestures to emphasize his point.

Language Pattern/Speech Rate: His tone becomes calmer and has a more concluding tone.

(4:26 - 4:27)

Micro Expression/Body Language: He is looking down at his phone while speaking.

Language Pattern/Speech Rate: Tone is neutral.

(4:27-4:30)

Micro Expression/Body Language: He looks up at the speaker while they are talking.

Language Pattern/Speech Rate: Tone is neutral.

(5:27-5:32)

Micro Expression/Body Language: Looks directly at his phone and he fidgets with the phone.

Language Pattern/Speech Rate: Speech rate is moderately fast and tone is dismissive.

(5:32-6:00)

Micro Expression/Body Language: He looks directly at the audience and uses his hand for emphasis. His tone suggests he’s trying to prove a point.

Language Pattern/Speech Rate: His tone is moderate with a slight increase in speed when emphasizing his points.

Micro-Expressions:

Lip Compression:

(0:46-0:51) subtle lip compression while setting up his point, suggesting that there is controlled tension.

(1:10-1:11): slight lip compression as he concludes his point.

(3:47): A slight lip compression while he is looking at his phone.

(5:47-5:49): While looking down at his phone, a subtle lip compression shows frustration.

Nasal Flare:

(0:48-0:51): Slight nasal flare while he’s setting up his point, indicating a controlled level of agitation and anticipation.

(5:55-5:57): There is a visible nasal flare while reading from his phone, suggesting a build up of annoyance and disbelief.

Eye Darting:

(0:46-0:47): He looks up from his phone, and then goes back to his phone, his eye movement is quick and direct.

(0:52-0:53): He looks up at the audience from his phone.

(1:05-1:06): He is looking down at his phone and then back up at the audience.
(1:28) his eyes dart from left to right as he finishes his point and wants to move on.

(1:30-1:31): Quick glance at the speaker before looking down at his phone.

(3:42-3:44): looks up at the speaker then looks down at his phone.

(3:50-3:51): his eyes dart from left to right quickly, almost as if he has finished thinking about his points.

(5:52-5:53): Quick glance up at the audience before returning to his phone.

Tongue Jutting:

(3:59-4:00): When ending a sentence he juts his tongue out subtly, as though he is about to make a strong point.

Inconsistencies and Flaws in Speech

Defensive Tone/Framing:

(0:46): "because I'm very confused why the Workers Party is called the Workers Party." He starts by directly stating that he is confused, which sets up a defensive tone to his speech.

(5:48): "So, just because the Workers Party lost the relationship with worker unions long ago, doesn't mean that because we can preserve a relationship for 60 years..." His statement and wording implies that he wants to prove a point and seems a bit frustrated with having to explain his point.

Sarcasm/Dismissiveness:

(0:46 - 0:50): "because I'm very confused why the Workers Party is called the Workers Party." His use of the word "confused" seems sarcastic, as if to imply that their name itself is confusing.

Redundant/Overly Careful Phrasing:

(0:52): "I'm just reading it from here" His phrasing "I'm just reading from here" suggests that he is trying to defend his point and emphasize that he is reading from the information and has not made it up. This suggests insecurity or perhaps that he was not expecting to have to explain it.

Abrupt Transition:

(5:27): "So I don't want to prolong this, but..." This phrasing seems to suggest that he doesn't really want to engage but he has to do it. This comes across as abrupt.

Conclusion
Koh Poh Koon's micro expressions and body language suggest a level of discomfort and a need to defend his position. His tendency to fidget, combined with his lip compression and nasal flares, paints a picture of someone who feels somewhat challenged or irritated. His language pattern, characterized by somewhat sarcastic remarks and defensive phrasing, further reinforces this. While he maintains a relatively measured speech rate, his tone varies from neutral to assertive and at times slightly dismissive, particularly when challenging the views of other speakers. He often looks down at his phone, which can come across as dismissive.

Breakdown of the flaws and inconsistencies in Koh Poh Koon’s speech, with quotes and timestamps:

Koh Poh Koon - Flaws and Inconsistencies in Speech

Defensiveness Masked as Confusion:

(0:46): "because I'm very confused why the Workers Party is called the Workers Party." While framed as confusion, this statement comes across as a defensive tactic. It’s a rhetorical question meant to undermine the Workers' Party by casting doubt on their name itself, rather than seeking genuine clarity. The tone is a bit sarcastic and not very respectful.

Deflection Through Simplifying:

(0:52): "I’m just reading it from here.” While wanting to show that he is not making up his points and is reading them from a source, this statement suggests that he is not making or has not made his own conclusions. It also implies a subtle attempt to downplay the seriousness of what he is saying.

Over-emphasis on Specifics While Arguing Against a Broader Point:

(0:53-1:11): His points are very specific but are designed to undermine the worker’s party. They are overly detailed in a specific way, while also trying to argue for the fact that his point is broader. He does not focus on the overall point but instead wants to engage in specific details.

Use of Sarcasm as a Weak Rebuttal:

(0:46-0:52): When stating "because I'm very confused why the Workers Party is called the Workers Party" the use of "confused" has a sarcastic tone, which is an informal and weak way to start a rebuttal.

Abrupt Transition and Dismissive Tone

(5:27): "So I don't want to prolong this, but..." This transition is abrupt and slightly dismissive, as if he finds the interaction tedious, or he wants to shut down discussion.

(5:47): "So, just because the Workers Party lost a relationship..." This is a presumptuous statement that is dismissive of the Worker’s Party's points as well as being an overly confident statement that has not been proven. It also creates a specific viewpoint without having provided the correct context.

Contradictory Framing:

(5:52): "doesn't mean that because we can preserve the relationship for 60 years, there's something wrong..." On the one hand, he frames his point that something must be wrong, but on the other hand he claims the contrary is not also not wrong. This comes across as very inconsistent and slightly confusing, as he is implying both points at once. He uses a conditional tense to make a claim, which makes the statement confusing and inconsistent.

Conclusion:

Koh Poh Koon’s speech is marked by several flaws, including defensiveness, deflection, sarcasm, abrupt transitions, and overly careful phrasing that reveals a lack of self assurance. He uses these tactics to avoid a direct response. He does not focus on the main points and seeks to engage by creating his own, and seems more interested in picking apart the other speakers points than in making a solid argument himself. He also often does not look up when he’s speaking, which comes across as dismissive. Overall, his inconsistencies and flaws reveal a speaker who may be struggling to clearly articulate his viewpoints.

He Brainless Doctor, lah

Get so easily confused when Workers Party must be Pro- PAP ?

He ultra sotong to abuse the word Union= PAP.

I suggest he be a Freelancer Minister so that he can work 1 day a month to rest





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