Reaction

Case 1

Herr von Osten had a horse, Han, in fact a smart horse. He thought it to count and answer questions on addition, subtraction and multiplication. After sometime, Han could even answer question on language. It made headlines which quickly spread throughout Europe in the early 1900s. Naturally scientists, psychology professors, and veterinarians were skeptical and established a commission to decide whether its trickery or its just plain smart. What they discovered was that when they asked a question, they asked it loudly for everyone in the hall to know also and it answer correctly. But when they whispered  the question, it was just dumbfounded. So, what it means is that whenever the question is asked loudly, the answer is answered to Han by the crowd. Because the crowd gives out reactions no matter Han's answer is right or wrong. It therefore knew the answer.

Case 2

Have you ever experience this? That whenever a phone rings and someone tells you to turn the volume mute,  and because the volume is mute, you tend to watch the film or movie in a different a way by watching out for the facial expression on the face of the actors, or the reactions to the actions did. Also looking more detail into the show whether the performers is smiling, or  squinting or scowling. You don't miss a bit of the story even though it is muted because just from their expression, you can tell what they are thinking about and what are they trying to say.

In everyday life, what you should is even when talking, keep an eye on your listener and watch how they’re responding to what you’re saying. Are they smiling? Are they nodding? Are their palms up? They like what they’re hearing. Are they frowning? Are they looking away? Are their knuckles clenched? Maybe they don’t find it interesting.. Are they rubbing their necks? Are they stepping back? Are their feet pointing toward the door? Maybe they want to get away. Most people know if their conversation partners step back or look away, they’re not interested in what you’re saying. When they think you’re a pain in the neck they rub theirs. When they feel superior to you, they steeple their hands. You don’t need a complete course in body language to know all this if you watch closely. Make it a habit to get on a dual track while talking. Express yourself, but keep a keen eye on how your listener is reacting to what you’re saying. Then plan your moves accordingly.

The purpose of the story is that PEOPLE or HUMANS gives out reaction no matter what the topic or matter is about. All we need to do is learn how catch and see the reaction. If Han, a horse can do it, why cant you?


~Daryl Justin De Rozario~